Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Mitchell's on Main
Coffee Shop
Perk On Main
Coffee Shop
Sweet Harmony Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Perkatory Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Brew Bakers
Coffee Shop
Klekolo World Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red & Black Cafe
Coffee Shop
Picnic Basket
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Portland Historical Society
Museum
Come On Over Wall
Attraction
Metro Movies
Cinema
Rednawa Studio
Theatre Arts
MAC 650 Gallery
Art Gallery
The Buttonwood Tree
Theatre Arts
Middlesex County Historical Society
Museum
Kidcity Childrens Museum
Museum
Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater
Theatre Arts
Cromwell Historical Society
Museum
Center for the Arts Theater
Theatre Arts
Davison Art Center
Art Gallery
Theater Department
Theatre Arts
Zilka Gallery
Art Gallery
Crowell Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Center for Film Studies
Cinema
'92 Theater
Theatre Arts
Bacon Field House
Stadium
Greater Middletown Military Museum
Museum
William J. Pomfret Baseball Stadium at Palmer Field
Stadium
Middletown Sports Hall of Fame
Museum
Food and Drink (13) D-
Portland Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Smoothie Heaven
Fast Food
Burger Heaven
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Farrell's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Main Scoop
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Brownstone Bottle Shop
Alcohol
Portland Ale House
Bar
The Hop Knot
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Gildersleeve Spirit Shop
Alcohol
Winchester Cafe
Bar
Vecchitto's Italian Ice
Sweets
Celtic Cavern Gastropub
Bar
Al's Ice Cream
Sweets
Forest City Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
CleanHeart Juice Bar
Fast Food
Eli Cannon's Tap Room
Bar
Conspiracy
Bar
0 Degrees Thai Ice Cream
Sweets
Tschudin Chocolates
Sweets
Metro Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (3) F
Portland Senior Center
Community Centre
Buck-Foreman Community Center
Community Centre
Quarry Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Luna Vinyasa Hot Yoga Studio
Gym
Caffery's
Gym
Middletown Crossfit
Gym
Cromwell Senior Center
Community Centre
Middletown Senior Center
Community Centre
9Round Kickboxing & Fitness
Gym
Club 24
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Adams Hometown Markets
Grocery Store
Meadow Meats
Butcher
NoRA Cupcake Company
Bakery
Spread Cheese Co.
Cheese
It's Only Natural
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Indian Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Asia Grocers
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Mozzicato De Pasquale Bakery & Pastry
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Agogliati Field
Park
Bill Nolan Field
Park
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park
Park
Tomasso Ballfield
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Portland Recreational Complex
Park
Community Center
Park
Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
Park
Indian Hill Avenue Historic District
Park
Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing
Park
Harbor Park
Park
Bransfield Park
Park
Memorial Town Green
Park
Metro South Historic District
Park
Pierson Park
Park
Cromwell Meadows State Wildlife Area
Park
Spear Park
Park
Hubbard Park
Park
Union Green
Park
Broad Street Historic District
Park
Oakwood Soccer Park
Park
Henry Clay Work Park
Park
Washington Street Historic District
Park
McCarthy Park
Park
Washington Green
Park
Shops (16) C+
Portland Paint & Hardware
Home Improvement
Angela's Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Tropical Sun
Beauty
Shine Beauty Bar
Hairdresser
Sunny's Nail & Spa
Beauty
Portland Quick Mart
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Studio L Hair Techniq
Hairdresser
Lacquer Nail Salon
Beauty
Moon Mart
Convenience Store
Main Street Cycle
Bicycle
Gulf
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
The Wedding Dress
Clothing
Cabinet Solutions
Interior Decoration
New Image Salon
Hairdresser
Studio 325
Hairdresser
Middletown Winsupply
Home Improvement
Gorilla Graphics
Clothing
All Peoples' Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Citgo
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Los Primos
Convenience Store
Alex-N-Cav Discount Store
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Portland.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Portland is 111/100 - which is 6% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A+

Portland crime rates are 463 per 100k, which is 72% lower than Connecticut
Property Crime
421 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
42 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B+

The median income in Portland is $76,908 - which is 7% higher than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$76,908 B+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Waterview Dental Group
Dentist
Middlesex Health Primary Care
Doctor
The Medicine Centre
Pharmacy
Portland Fire Department Company 1
Fire Station
Portland Police Department
Police
Middlesex Hospital Primary Care
Doctor
Thalody Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Portland Fire Department Company 2
Fire Station
Albert J. Solnit Children's Center South Campus
Hospital
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Hospital
Cromwell Fire Department West Street Station
Fire Station
Open MRI
Clinic
Hancock Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Select Physical Therapy
Clinic
Cromwell Police Department
Police
Community Health Center
Clinic
Middletown Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Middletown Police Department
Police
Middlesex Dermatology
Doctor
Middlesex Hospital
Hospital
Apollonia Dental
Dentist
Middlesex Multispecialty Group
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Davison Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Portland home prices are $222,900 - which is 17% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$222,900 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B+

The Portland graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Connecticut
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (3) C-
Valley View School
Brownstone Intermediate School
Gildersleeve School
Macdonough School
St John Paul Ii School
Bielefield School
Icm- Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Farm Hill School
Icm - Farm Hill
Keigwin Middle School
Spencer School
Icm - Spencer
Icm - Lawrence
Lawrence School
Northwest Village School
Edna C. Stevens School
Snow School
Woodside Intermediate School
High Schools (1) D-
Portland High School
Riverview School
Walter G. Cady School
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Middlesex Transition Academy
Xavier High School
Middletown High School
Northwest Village School
Cromwell High School
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ratings B-

Portland has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B-
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  • Portland has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Portland crime rates are 72% lower than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Portland is 6% lower than the Connecticut average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Portland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Agogliati Field
      Bill Nolan Field
      Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park
      Tomasso Ballfield
      Riverfront Park
      Portland Recreational Complex
      Community Center
      Connecticut River State Wildlife Area

      Entertainment

      Portland Historical Society
      Come On Over Wall
      Metro Movies
      Rednawa Studio
      MAC 650 Gallery
      The Buttonwood Tree
      Middlesex County Historical Society
      Kidcity Childrens Museum

      Food & Drink

      Portland Liquors
      Dunkin'
      Smoothie Heaven
      Burger Heaven
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Farrell's
      Subway
      The Main Scoop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Portland? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Portland.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Portland? The cost of living in Portland is 111/100 - which is 6% lower than Connecticut.
      Portland
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Portland? Portland crime rates are 463, which are 72% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      463 per 100k people

      80% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 216

      80% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -48%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Portland? The median income in Portland is $76,908 which is 7% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $76,90839% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,24235% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Portland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      The Medicine Centre
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Middlesex Hospital Primary Care
      Middlesex Health Primary Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Portland home prices? Portland home prices are $222,900 - which is 17% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $222,90021% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,11217% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Portland have good schools? The Portland graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Portland a good place to live? Portland has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      3 total surveys

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