Portville is a small town of 885 in New York, with a median household income of $59,500
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Portville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Portville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Portville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.1
Portville's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Portville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Portville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$619
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Portville's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.8 /100k
Property Crime
1083.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Portville is served primarily by PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Portville, NY
National Avg
School District
PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Portville sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.7 inches of snow per year.
Portville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Portville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,700 and median rent is $619/month.
Portville's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1083.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Portville are operated by PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Portville, NY has a population of 885, a median household income of $59,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Portville averages 31.7°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 64.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Portville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14770.
The population of Portville, New York is 885 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Portville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $97,700, median household income $59,500, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Portville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
