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Portland Area Facts

  • Portland has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Portland crime rates are 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Portland is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Portland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Portland Borough Recreation Area
      Portlamd Waterfront Park
      Upper Mount Bethel Community Park
      Slate Belt Little League Complex
      Echo Lake Park
      Upper Mt. Bethel T-Ball/Trail Site
      Twin Lakes
      Minsi Lake Wilderness Area

      Entertainment

      Sky 745 Hookah Lounge
      M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater

      Food & Drink

      Alexandra & Nicolay Chocolates
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      The Overlook
      Kelly's Ice Cream
      Slateford Inn
      5 Points Bar Restaurant & Deli

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Portland? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Portland.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Portland? The cost of living in Portland is 103/100 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Portland
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Portland? Portland crime rates are 2,069, which are 12% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,069 per 100k people

      9% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49  

      9% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Portland? The median income in Portland is $52,321 which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $52,3215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,80327% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      15%

      230% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Portland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Portland home prices? Portland home prices are $177,100 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $177,1004% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04210% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      41% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Portland have good schools? The Portland graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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