Portsmouth, RI
Maps & Population Facts
Population
17,463
Population Density
758
Labor Participaton
65.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
47.5%
Median Household Income
$91,626
Median Individual Income
$43,569
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$65,213
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$363,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,270
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,277
Housing Units
8,621
People who reside in Portsmouth live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
76%
Apt, Condo, Other
23%
Analysis
Income
Households in Portsmouth earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 52% higher per household.
Housing
Portsmouth has a median house price of $363,700. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Portsmouth is 25% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 39% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 12% |
Demographics
The median age in Portsmouth is 47. Portsmouth has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Portsmouth ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Portsmouth | Rhode Island | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 363,700 | 257,800 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,277 | 1,782 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,270 | 941 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 15.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 24% | 39% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 758 | 1,023 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Portsmouth | Rhode Island | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 91,626 | 63,870 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 43,569 | 36,278 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 65,213 | 51,286 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 65.3% | 64.1% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 47.5% | 33.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Portsmouth, RI
758
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Portsmouth is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +