What are the schools like in Portland, PA?

School district data for Portland is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Portland?

The median household income in Portland, PA is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 22.1%.

What is the weather like in Portland, PA?

Portland has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Portland, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Portland, PA affordable or expensive?

Portland's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Portland is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,700 and the median rent is $1,369 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Portland, PA?

Portland has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 590.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Portland, PA a Good Place to Live?

Portland is a small town of 606 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 22.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Portland stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Portland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Portland 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: 98.4

Portland's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Portland costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Portland, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,369	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Portland's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

590.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Portland, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Portland sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Portland, PA
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Portland, PA	National Avg
Population	606	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	22.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	6.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Columbia, NJ 0 mi Delaware, NJ 3 mi Hainesburg, NJ 3 mi Delaware Water Gap, PA 4 mi East Bangor, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Portland

Portland, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

18351 18343

Portland vs Other Cities

Portland, PA vs Columbia, NJ Portland, PA vs Delaware, NJ Portland, PA vs Hainesburg, NJ Portland, PA vs Delaware Water Gap, PA Portland, PA vs East Bangor, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portland, PA affordable or expensive?

Portland's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Portland roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $211,700 and median rent is $1,369/month.

What is the crime rate in Portland, PA?

Portland's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Portland?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Portland, PA a good place to live?

Portland, PA has a population of 606, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 22.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Portland?

Portland averages 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Portland?

Portland, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 18351, 18343.

What is the population of Portland?

The population of Portland, Pennsylvania is 606 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Portland?

Key numbers for living in Portland: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $211,700, median household income $61,250, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Portland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.