At a Glance
Median Income
$72,380
$30,878 per capita
Home Value
$256,400
Zillow: $327,393
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
1,808/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $72,380 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,878. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,597 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $256,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,393. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,808/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population13,325
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,380
Per Capita$30,878
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$11,893M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$256,400
Rent$1,100
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$327,393
Housing Units5,407
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property1,808/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault231/100K
Burglary316/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation796 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Portland was founded in 1859.
The median home in Portland was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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