Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Portland
Portland, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,111
Population
4,108
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Savor small-town delights in the City of Two Rivers
Suburban
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Close-Knit
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Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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Quaint
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Charming
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Scenic
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Historic
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Convenient
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Affordable
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Situated halfway between Lansing and Grand Rapids, Portland is brimming with small-town charm just off the I-96 in Ionia County. Nicknamed the City of Two Rivers, Portland enjoys access to the Looking Glass River and the Grand River, both of which come together near Portland’s downtown area. One of Portland’s main attractions is the Portland Riverwalk, which contains nine miles of trails along the banks of the Grand River and the Looking Glass River, with abundant wildlife views and connections to most of the city’s parks. The Portland Riverwalk also serves as a gathering place for Portland’s tight-knit community in addition to special events like the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks and Portland’s vibrant downtown area. Portland residents and visitors find specialty shops, eateries, and offices in historic buildings along Kent Street in Downtown Portland as well as a sense of place and heritage.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,470
Average: $73,628
Education
952
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,007
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Portland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Portland, MI is $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,296 for two bedrooms, and $1,459 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portland has decreased by -13.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,111/month
762 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Portland, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
405 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
497 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
415 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
702 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lincoln Brick Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Capital Region International
- Gerald R Ford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.