Portland, CT

Living in Portland

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 6
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 99
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Schools 71
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Residents

5.6k Population -395 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income -$3.8k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office32%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$229k Median Home Value -$26k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$965 Median Monthly Rent +$223 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K40%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
LP gas3%
Utility gas7%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Portland

United States45
Connecticut25
Hartford Metro Area25
Middlesex County6

Property Crime in Portland

United States48
Connecticut28
Hartford Metro Area40
Middlesex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 11
Feb 30 3 10
Mar 37 5 8
Apr 49 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 5 0
Nov 42 5 1
Dec 32 4 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portland

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado4
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portland, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Portland, CT

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Xavier High School
3 miles, S
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Mercy High School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Portland, CT

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Wesleyan University
2 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Portland, CT

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Middlesex Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Portland, CT

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