Livability Score

67
/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
Entertainment (0) F
Sky 745 Hookah Lounge
Nightclub
M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) F
Alexandra & Nicolay Chocolates
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Overlook
Bar
Kelly's Ice Cream
Sweets
Slateford Inn
Bar
5 Points Bar Restaurant & Deli
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Portland Market
Grocery Store
Middle Village Bakery
Bakery
Parks (2) F
Portland Borough Recreation Area
Park
Portlamd Waterfront Park
Park
Upper Mount Bethel Community Park
Park
Slate Belt Little League Complex
Park
Echo Lake Park
Park
Upper Mt. Bethel T-Ball/Trail Site
Park
Twin Lakes
Park
Minsi Lake Wilderness Area
Park
Shops (4) F
Hair Stream Salon
Hairdresser
Portland Antiques & Collectibles
Furniture
Frederick Duckloe & Bros.
Furniture
Portland Gas
Convenience Store
Salon Allure
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Hair Stream Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Portland.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Portland is 103/100 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Portland crime rates are 1,826 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,536 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
290 crimes per 100k B-
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employment D

The median income in Portland is $52,321 - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$52,321 D-
Unemployment Rate
15.4% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Portland Hook & Ladder Co. #1 William Pennsyl Social Hall
Fire Station
Portland Hook &Ladder
Fire Station
Knowlton Twp Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Portland home prices are $177,100 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$177,100 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools D

The Portland graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Knowlton Township Board Of Education
High Schools (0) F
Bangor Area Hs
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Portland Borough Recreation Area
      Portlamd Waterfront Park
      Upper Mount Bethel Community Park
      Slate Belt Little League Complex
      Echo Lake Park
      Upper Mt. Bethel T-Ball/Trail Site
      Twin Lakes
      Minsi Lake Wilderness Area

      Entertainment

      Sky 745 Hookah Lounge
      M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater

      Food & Drink

      Alexandra & Nicolay Chocolates
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      The Overlook
      Kelly's Ice Cream
      Slateford Inn
      5 Points Bar Restaurant & Deli

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Portland? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Portland.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Portland? The cost of living in Portland is 103/100 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Portland
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Portland? Portland crime rates are 1,826, which are 4% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,826 per 100k people

      21% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      21% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Portland? The median income in Portland is $52,321 which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $52,3215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,80327% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      15%

      230% higher 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

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Portland home prices? Portland home prices are $177,100 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $177,1004% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04210% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      41% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Portland have good schools? The Portland graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Portland a good place to live? Portland has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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