At a Glance
Median Income
$81,944
$39,278 per capita
Home Value
$226,900
Zillow: $270,950
Median Rent
$1,492/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
849/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.7% 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
3.4 / 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 $81,944 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,278. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $226,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,950. Median rent is $1,492/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 849/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population20,369
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,679/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,944
Per Capita$39,278
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,900
Rent$1,492
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$270,950
Housing Units8,310
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property849/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation37 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Portland was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.