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Portland, Indiana, in Jay county, is 27 miles NE of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 77 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. About 6,437 people people live in Portland.
In Portland, about 53% of adults are married.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Portland nicely.
In 2000, Portland had a median family income of $41,329.
The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Portland.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portland, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Portland isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In Portland, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Portland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Portland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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