Portswood, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

14,831 Population 13,732/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$47,155 median income, 6.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$307,350 home value, $1,179/mo rent

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Portswood, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$47,155

37% below

$47,155 per capita

Home Value

$307,350

9% above

Median Rent

$1,179/mo

1% above

Bachelor's Degree+

31.6%

6% below

52.2% high school+

Unemployment

6.6%

83% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

228 sunny days/yr

Is Portswood a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Portswood residents earn a median household income of $47,155 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,155. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,350 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Portswood is $307,350 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,179/month.

Education

31.6% of adults in Portswood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 52.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Portswood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,831

Median Age34.7 yrs

Density13,732/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born24.1%

Veterans3.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$47,155

Per Capita$47,155

Unemployment6.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

C+

Home Value$307,350

Rent$1,179

Ownership48.8%

Housing Units5,932

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days228/yr

Rain40.6 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.6%

High School+52.2%

Community

Did You Know?

25.6% work from home.

5.0% of the population has a disability.

24.1% of residents are foreign-born.