At a Glance
Median Income
$105,756
$69,569 per capita
Home Value
$640,600
Zillow: $775,217
Median Rent
$1,778/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
1,635/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
259 sunny days/yr
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 1.4% (61% 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 $775,217. 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 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,635/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population22,332
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,426/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,756
Per Capita$69,569
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
B
Home Value$640,600
Rent$1,778
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$775,217
Housing Units11,184
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property1,635/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary128/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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