At a Glance
Median Income
$79,643
$41,251 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
Zillow: $273,165
Median Rent
$575/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.6% smoking rate
How Portsmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portsmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portsmouth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portsmouth residents earn a median household income of $79,643 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,251. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portsmouth is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,165. Median rent is $575/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
10.7% of adults in Portsmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portsmouth has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population200
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,643
Per Capita$41,251
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,500
Rent$575
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$273,165
Housing Units95
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,229 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Portsmouth was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.