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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.
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.
In 2000, Portland had a median family income of $57,875. Overall, families in Portland are likely to be financially secure.
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.
Residents of Portland enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portland, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Portland, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Portland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Portland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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