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Portland, IN

Several interesting architectural styles are represented throughout Portland, and many buildings and districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city’s parks system is highlighted by facilities such as Freedom Park and the Hudson Family Park Amphitheater, and community-wide annual festivals include a Gathering of the Great Lakes Nation Pow Wow and a Vintage Motor Bike Show. A popular summertime destination is a City of Portland Water Park on South Hayes Street.

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Affordable Places To Live In Portland

Median Household Income
$37,690
Median Home Value
$78,796
Housing Affordability Index
251
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
11.70%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Portland

Unemployment Rate
5.90%
Total Businesses
405
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.50%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
59.50%
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Food Scene in Portland

36.70%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
35.40
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
44.80%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$630.00

Love Where You Live In Portland

Volunteerism Rate
11.10%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
42.50%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
4.60%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
25.00
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Health in Portland

88.20%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
7.30%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.61
13.90%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Portland

Average Mortgage Amount
$433.39
Median Rent
$388
58.10%
Of Homes Owned
41.90%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Portland

3.40%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
6.00%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
9.80%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
11.80%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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