Living in Portland, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Portland · Census data 2020–2024
Portland has 549 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $90,000 (17% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $194,000, the median rent is $623/month.
Portland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Portland at a glance
- Population
- 549
- Median age
- 53.1State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $90,000State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $194,000State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $623/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Portland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Portland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Portland the median home value is $194,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $623 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,644 a month in housing costs.
Portland median household income
The median household income in Portland is $90,000 and the income per person is $46,538. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Portland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 277
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.06
Portland demographics
- Population
- 549
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 266
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Portland ›
Education in Portland
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Portland have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Portland
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Portland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 549 | $90,000 | $194,000 | $623 |
| Mayville | 1,976 | $55,735 | $198,200 | $854 |
| Hatton | 608 | $76,111 | $140,800 | $760 |
| Buxton | 360 | $96,250 | $177,500 | $689 |
| Hillsboro | 1,704 | $81,483 | $174,800 | $639 |
| Reynolds | 349 | $93,750 | $167,300 | $1,650 |
| Northwood | 1,046 | $78,571 | $208,200 | $681 |
| Hope | 339 | $54,125 | $97,800 | $685 |
| Finley | 329 | $74,643 | $70,700 | $881 |
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What is the median household income in Portland, ND?
The median household income in Portland is $90,000, 17% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Portland?
The median home value in Portland is $194,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Portland?
The median gross rent in Portland is $623 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Portland, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Portland?
The median age in Portland is 53.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Portland?
The average commute to work in Portland is 16 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Portland?
The unemployment rate in Portland is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Portland?
25.8% of adults in Portland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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