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Portville, NY

New York

Portville is a small town in New York with a population of 915. Residents earn $59,917 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
915 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$59,917 Median Income $35,516 per capita
$99,000 Home Value
$590 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,917 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $590/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,917
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.3%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $590
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

How Portville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population915
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,917
Per Capita$35,516
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,955M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$590
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units401
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured6.6%
Smoking16.1%
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,429 ft (436 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.4%
Libraries17

Is Portville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Portville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Portville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Portville is $59,917, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Portville is $99,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $590 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Portville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 64.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Portville has a population of 915 with a density of 1,144 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

915
Total Population
1,144
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Portville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Portville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Portville is $59,917, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Portville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,917
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,516
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
IRS Avg AGI$57,516

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)911
County GDP$1,955M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare81
Retail127
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,513
86% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Portville is $99,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $590 (49% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$590
49% below US avg
Rent Burden31.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.5%
Housing Units401
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,513
86% above US avg
Effective Rate6.58%
In Portville, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Portville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.6%
23% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,882
Dentists1:3,113
Mental Health1:382
Checkup Rate78.6%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death8,271/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access45.8%
Healthcare Facilities81
Portville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall64.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,429 ft (436 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,144/sq mi
Coordinates42.0367°N, 78.3373°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 84.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.3%
25% below US avg
High School+90.1%
Graduate Degree+11.8%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,144/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.4%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities81
Restaurants94
Retail Stores127

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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