At a Glance
Median Income
$71,667
$26,165 per capita
Home Value
$258,600
Zillow: $291,595
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portland residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,165. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $258,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,595. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.4% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population695
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,448/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$26,165
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,600
Rent$1,354
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$291,595
Housing Units256
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation331 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Portland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.