Portland, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Clinton County County
Portland, MI
At a Glance
How Portland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portland residents earn a median household income of $65,116 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,563. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,464 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,682. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 396/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.