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Portland, CT

Portland, CT.

Population: 9,434 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Portland, CT is $420,333 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $291,000 after a median 9 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,333

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,333
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$420,333
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$291,000
Median list price
$317,450
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
-6.2%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
103.4%
1-year forecast
+3.7%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,970/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Gildersleeve School, Portland High School, Portland Middle School, Valley View School, Brownstone Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A13
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Durham Meadows (9.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
170
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,001
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,682

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (35 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Weir Farm National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Salmon River Airfield (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
162
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,461
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

PortlandState medianUS median
Median home value$420,333$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$291,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,461$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Portland, CT?
$420,333.
What is the median sale price in Portland, CT?
$291,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Portland, CT?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Portland, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,640/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Portland, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A13.
What is the radon potential in Portland, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Portland, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Portland, CT?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Portland, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Portland, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Portland, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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