Portland Borough, PA
Living in Portland Borough
Bikeability5
Walkability19
Commute25
Public Transit5
Affordability64
Public Safety92
Airports62
Hospitals78
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
600Population+105 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial8%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate46%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone34%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector79%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office7%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Housing
$181kMedian Home Value-$39k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$996Median Monthly Rent+$325 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units16%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier89%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas5%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portland Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Northampton County23
Property Crime in Portland Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Northampton County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portland Borough
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding84
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portland Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portland Borough, PA
Notre Dame Elementary School
7 miles, NW
Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
7 miles, NW
Faith Christian School
7 miles, SW
Faith Christian School Site 2
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Portland Borough, PA
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
6 miles, NW
Centenary University
15 miles, E
Lafayette College
16 miles, S
Moravian College
25 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portland Borough, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
6 miles, NW
St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
10 miles, NW
Hackettstown Medical Center
15 miles, E
St Luke's Warren Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Portland Borough, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
26 miles, SW
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
43 miles, NW
Trenton Mercer Airport
47 miles, S
Newark Liberty International Airport
51 miles, E