At a Glance
Median Income
$105,756
$69,569 per capita
Home Value
$640,600
Zillow: $797,662
Median Rent
$1,778/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8.3% 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+
3.6 / 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 $105,756 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,569. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portsmouth is $640,600 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $797,662. Median rent is $1,778/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Portsmouth reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,302/100K.
Education
63.4% of adults in Portsmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portsmouth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population22,332
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,426/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,756
Per Capita$69,569
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
B
Home Value$640,600
Rent$1,778
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$797,662
Housing Units11,184
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,302/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation51 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Portsmouth was built in 1957.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.