The Town FilesPortland, Texas
City in San Patricio County · population 20,383 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $234,800
- Household income
- $83,865
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 34.7
Portland is a city of 20,383 people in San Patricio County, Texas. The median home is worth $234,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 83% of Texas towns.
How Portland ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Portland is worth $234,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $83,865, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,577 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Portland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,577 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $83,865 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Portland
| People | Portland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Portland
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 46.8°F. About 30.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Portland since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 22, 1954 about 0.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 55 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 30, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on November 1, 2025.
Severe weather in San Patricio County since 1996
San Patricio County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | Fire | FM-5552: Welder Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in San Patricio County
San Patricio County had 21,522 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,090 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Portland itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Portland
5 public schools with 4,443 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY-PORTLAND H S | 9-12 | 1,500 | 15.5 |
| GREGORY-PORTLAND MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,105 | 13.6 |
| CLARK EL | PK-5 | 649 | 15.1 |
| ANDREWS EL | PK-5 | 597 | 14.9 |
| EAST CLIFF EL | PK-5 | 592 | 16.0 |
Towns near Portland
- Taft, TX7.3 mi · 2,801 people · home $124,200
- Ingleside, TX7.7 mi · 9,519 people · home $189,200
- Corpus Christi, TX13.4 mi · 317,863 people · home $210,400
- Aransas Pass, TX14.1 mi · 7,941 people · home $235,500
- Sinton, TX14.6 mi · 5,504 people · home $142,000
- Port Aransas, TX15.7 mi · 2,904 people · home $588,700
- Rockport, TX20.4 mi · 10,070 people · home $320,500
- Robstown, TX21.6 mi · 10,143 people · home $103,000
Portland questions
Is Portland, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Portland scores better for retirees than 45% of Texas towns and quieter than 21%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Portland?
The median owner-occupied home in Portland is valued at $234,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,865, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,577 a month.
What is the weather like in Portland?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 46.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Portland get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Portland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 22, 1954. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)