Quality of Life and Culture in Portland, AR - PlaceVista

Portland, AR A+

Population: 457

Home Price: $56,400

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Overview

Portland is a village in the state of Arkansas with a population of 457. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Portland has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 17.3 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Portland, AR

Employment and Income	Portland	Arkansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$28,243	$23,739	$32,693
Median Household Income	$50,625	$46,196	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	6.4%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	11.7%	14.4%	10.5%

Age	Portland	Arkansas	United States
Median Age	41.4	41.9	42.3

Gender	Portland	Arkansas	United States
Male	51.6%	49.3%	49.8%
Female	48.4%	50.7%	50.2%

Race	Portland	Arkansas	United States
White	47.3%	76.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	39.2%	15.4%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	13.6%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Portland	Arkansas	United States
Median Home Price	$56,400	$99,219	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$217	$470	$801
Family Households	52.5%	52.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	25.0%	25.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	80.0%	71.8%	72.9%
Renters	20.0%	28.2%	27.1%

Education	Portland	Arkansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	7.8%	9.7%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	26.0%	26.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	33.1%	21.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	8.4%	7.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	17.5%	10.2%	15.0%

Proficiency	Portland	Arkansas	United States
Mathematics	64.5%	45.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	64.5%	42.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Portland	Arkansas	United States
Murder	NA	7.2	3.0
Rape	NA	90.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	32.2	40.7
Assault	NA	363.3	188.5

Property Crime	Portland	Arkansas	United States
Burglary	NA	546.7	336.1
Theft	NA	1708.0	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	158.1	167.1
Arson	NA	11.5	10.5

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