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Portland, PA

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Population
485
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
294 ft
Median Home Value
$266,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,217/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,679
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Portland

Portland is a quiet borough nestled along the Delaware River in Northampton County, sitting right on the New Jersey border. Home to under 500 residents, the community has a peaceful, scenic atmosphere framed by the river and surrounding hills. Route 611 runs straight through town, giving residents a straightforward drive to Bangor, Easton, and the nearby Delaware Water Gap and Pocono Mountains.

2022 09 27 15 17 56 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Delaware Drive) at the exit for the Portland Columbia Bridge in Portland, Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Daily life revolves around the outdoors, with plenty of nearby spots for fishing, kayaking, and walks across the pedestrian footbridge into New Jersey. Children attend the Bangor Area School District, and neighbors regularly turn out for annual events like the Fourth of July parade shared with Mount Bethel. It offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life for anyone looking for a quiet small-town home with nature right in the backyard.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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