Portland
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Portland is a partly walkable city, part of Portland Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $242,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $242K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 5.0/10
— and what really makes it work here is the River Trail. Over 10 miles of paved path threading through town where the Looking Glass River and Grand River meet, with exercise stations scattered along the way if you want to stop and work out. The downtown's been renovated with restaurants, bakeries, and an ice-cream shop within steps, plus three historic bridges you can actually walk across—including a vintage 1899 railroad bridge where people fish. Two Rivers Park has a band shell for concerts. It's the kind of place where the main draw isn't trying too hard; it's just what happens when a small Michigan city decides to lean into what it's got.
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Why people love it here
$65K median household income
- $242K median · 19 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Portland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,643/mo
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19 homes sold in Portland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$65K
Household
Median Sale Price
$242K
19 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,300 – $1,525 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Food Center
CreeMee
+1 more
Confluxcity Brewing Company
Two Rivers Park
Playground in Divine Hwy & Kent St Area
Cryderman Lake
Rivertrail Linear Park
Portland District Library
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Portland Public Schools
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Portland were larceny / theft (317 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (53 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 317 |
| Burglary | 53 |
| Rape | 26 |
| Aggravated assault | 26 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 26 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
How Portland compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 4,089 | 196 | 685 |
| North Muskegon | 4,078 | 49 | 564 |
| Otsego | 4,036 | 223 | 842 |
| Portland | 3,791 | 53 | 396 |
| Plainwell | 3,734 | 268 | 1,232 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Portland Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Portland home (around $242,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,526 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Portland household earns $65,116 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $409,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,526/mo | $40,700 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,773/mo | $47,267 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,855/mo | $49,475 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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Solar potential
~$687/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,256 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Portland Electric Dept · ~11.0¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility serving city + Portland Twp.
Confirm by addressIntergovernmental authority serving Portland city + Portland & Danby Townships; paid-on-call.
Source: portland-michigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Portland are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$65K
Home Value (Census)
$165K
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,300 – $1,525 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Two Rivers Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Tom's Food Center
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Chocolate Moose Ice Cream Factory
Fast Food
Riversedge Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
🍺 Bars(1)
🏫 Schools(4)
📚 Libraries(1)
Portland District Library
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Living in Portland: the details
Is Portland a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Portland. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This city is part of Portland Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $242,000.
What does it cost to live in Portland?
The typical home in Portland goes for around $242,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 19 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Portland
- What do homes cost in Portland?
- The median home value in Portland is about $242,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Portland housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Portland right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Portland?
- Portland is served by Portland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Westwood Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Portland walkable?
- Portland scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
