At a Glance
Median Income
$59,917
$35,516 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
Zillow: $99,848
Median Rent
$590/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.1% smoking rate
How Portville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portville residents earn a median household income of $59,917 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,516. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portville is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,848. Median rent is $590/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
25.3% of adults in Portville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population915
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,917
Per Capita$35,516
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$590
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$99,848
Housing Units401
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation1,429 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Portville was founded in 1813.
The median home in Portville was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.