Living in Portland, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Portland · Census data 2020–2024
Portland has 13,449 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $72,647 (4% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $282,200, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Portland at a glance
- Population
- 13,449
- Median age
- 34.8State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $72,647State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $282,200State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Portland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Tennessee median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Portland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Portland the median home value is $282,200, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,451 a month in housing costs.
Portland median household income
The median household income in Portland is $72,647 and the income per person is $32,785. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Portland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,313
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.67
Portland demographics
- Population
- 13,449
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 5,018
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Portland ›
Education in Portland
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Portland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Portland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Portland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 13,449 | $72,647 | $282,200 | $1,141 |
| Mitchellville | 176 | $40,000 | $157,800 | $1,135 |
| New Deal | 226 | $55,357 | $261,500 | — |
| Franklin | 10,360 | $59,052 | $195,400 | $1,010 |
| Oak Grove | 248 | $104,211 | $243,100 | — |
| Walnut Grove | 575 | $101,806 | $502,300 | — |
| Cross Plains | 1,922 | $76,319 | $320,400 | $1,153 |
| Graball | 288 | $88,320 | $407,100 | — |
| Orlinda | 1,214 | $84,250 | $355,400 | $1,531 |
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Portland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Portland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Portland, TN?
The median household income in Portland is $72,647, 4% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $282,200, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Portland?
The median gross rent in Portland is $1,141 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Portland, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Tennessee median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Portland?
The median age in Portland is 34.8 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Portland?
The average commute to work in Portland is 29 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Portland?
The unemployment rate in Portland is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Portland?
15.1% 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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