Portland, CT
Living in Portland
Bikeability1
Walkability6
Commute58
Public Transit2
Affordability36
Public Safety95
Airports32
Hospitals45
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation-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
$74kMedian 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
$229kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$965Median 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
St John Paul Ii School
2 miles, SW
Xavier High School
3 miles, S
Mercy High School
4 miles, SW
Northwest Childrens Center
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Portland, CT
Wesleyan University
2 miles, SW
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
2 miles, NW
Charter Oak State College
11 miles, NW
Central Connecticut State University
11 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portland, CT
Airports
Airports near Portland, CT
Bradley International Airport
25 miles, N
Tweed-New Haven Airport
26 miles, SW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
60 miles, SW
Worcester Regional Airport
61 miles, NE