There are 20 independent living communities serving Portland, Connecticut. This includes 1 community in Portland and 19 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Connecticut range from $37 up to $169, with an average cost running approximately $97. The per month cost averages roughly $2,908 and ranges between $1,100 and $5,060. Yearly, the mean cost is about $34,907, which is greater than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Portland, CT can range from $1,403 per month up to $4,848 per month, with a median cost of around $3,066 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $36,795.
Located within Middlesex County, Portland is a small city in the State of Connecticut. It is part of the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. Though the city has 9,508 inhabitants, the encompassing area contains a total population of 990,086. Around 30% of the local populace are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Portland is 80. The mean housing price in the city is $430,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $456,000. Portland has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 7.39%. The city's mean household income is $93,000 ($42,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $79,000 for the entire state of Connecticut.
Portland has harsh average temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The area gets very heavy levels of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Portland has a very low crime rate, poor air quality ratings, and good water quality ratings.