Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Portsmouth, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$512
Population
18,145
Renter Mix
54% Rent
The Ohio city “Where Southern Hospitality Begins”
Rural
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River
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College
Portsmouth is a small, secluded city on the southern edge of Ohio, with Kentucky clearly visible on the other side of the Ohio River. The city is perhaps best known as the home of Shawnee State University, whose campus on the riverfront serves around 4,500 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members.
Boasting a rich history as a major industrial town in the 19th and 20th centuries, the city is backed with beautifully preserved vintage buildings, particularly in the Boneyfiddle Historic District. The surrounding hills and forests are ripe for outdoor exploration, with the sprawling Shawnee State Forest just minutes outside of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$29,179
Average: $47,896
Education
2,687
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,210
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Portsmouth has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Portsmouth, OH is $454 for a studio, $512 for one bedroom, $582 for two bedrooms, and $677 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portsmouth has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$512/month
190 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Portsmouth, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
319 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
799 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
799 Students
Public
Grades K-12
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
139 Students
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
Public
Grades 6-12
626 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
135 Students
Public
Grades K-12
359 Students
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
Public
Grades 6-12
626 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
141 Students
Public
Grades K-12
359 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shawnee State University Clark Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field
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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 June 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.