At a Glance
Median Income
$100,714
$47,910 per capita
Home Value
$204,500
Zillow: $268,677
Median Rent
$506/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portland a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portland residents earn a median household income of $100,714 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,910. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $204,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,677. Median rent is $506/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
32.1% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population548
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,714
Per Capita$47,910
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,500
Rent$506
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$268,677
Housing Units256
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation984 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Portland was founded in 1881.
The median home in Portland was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.