At a Glance
Median Income
$71,667
$26,165 per capita
Home Value
$258,600
Zillow: $271,812
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 11.8% (228% 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 $271,812. 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.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 194/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population695
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,448/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$26,165
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,600
Rent$1,354
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$271,812
Housing Units256
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property194/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary194/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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