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Portland, MI


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Portland, Michigan

Portland, Michigan, in Ionia county, is 20 miles NW of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 101 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. About 3,789 people people live in Portland.

The People and Families of Portland

In Portland, about 61% of adults are married. The people of Portland spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Portland had a median family income of $57,875. Overall, families in Portland are likely to be financially secure.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($750) in Portland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Portland enjoy its low crime rate.

Portland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portland, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Portland, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Portland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Portland Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Portland Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Portland Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Portland Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Portland Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Portland, MI

Comparing Portland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime79

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