Portsmouth
- Town in Ohio
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Portsmouth
- grade C+Overall Grade
- Town in Ohio
- Rating 2.92 out of 5 62 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade C
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade A
- Health & Fitnessgrade C minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$79,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$632
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault340.1national 282.7
- Murder10.2national 6.1
- Rape81.2national 40.7
- Robbery106.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary766.4national 500.1
- Theft3,014.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft317.6national 284
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Working in Portsmouth
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$34,183
National
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Portsmouth Reviews
Rating 2.92 out of 5 62 reviews
Small town with Big drug problems. Great typography and four season weather, but littered with poverty and all that poverty brings. We have now become a statewide showcase for counseling centers and the clientele that attracts is visible. Portsmouth does have a small college and Shawnee State Forest is nearby. The murals along the floodwall are a must see! Some parts of town on the north side are very nice and have a vintage, small town, feel. Main Street Portsmouth and Friends of Portsmouth help keep the dying downtown picture perfect at Christmas time.
The people are very friendly, but the community struggle with new people that come to the city. It is not difficult to get around the city. Everything in the city is less than 10 minutes away.
However, there are not a lot of professional positions here. Most of the jobs are retail, fast food, and counseling. A major plus is that it does have a four-year university. Shawnee State University offers diverse programs for people. The housing market is extremely tough because people purchase homes quickly when they go on sale. Homes are very inexpensive, yet many of them are old.
Portsmouth is somewhat safe but does have a high rate of addicts. That is why it is so many counseling and drug rehab centers in the city and the county. Many people in the community are looking for hope because jobs have left the area, despite the high amount of jobs still available. There are many tourist attractions in the city, such as the Shawnee State Park, the Ohio River, and the Flood Murals.
However, there are not a lot of professional positions here. Most of the jobs are retail, fast food, and counseling. A major plus is that it does have a four-year university. Shawnee State University offers diverse programs for people. The housing market is extremely tough because people purchase homes quickly when they go on sale. Homes are very inexpensive, yet many of them are old.
Portsmouth is somewhat safe but does have a high rate of addicts. That is why it is so many counseling and drug rehab centers in the city and the county. Many people in the community are looking for hope because jobs have left the area, despite the high amount of jobs still available. There are many tourist attractions in the city, such as the Shawnee State Park, the Ohio River, and the Flood Murals.
Around the state and country, people view Portsmouth, Ohio poorly. However, it personally gave me so many fantastic opportunities. I live in a fantastic neighborhood. I never have to fear anything when I am in my neighborhood. I have met mentors, teachers, friends, and church members that are so positive and want to be life changers. However, Portsmouth struggles with drug addiction; I have seen it first hand. But, every day people are trying to figure out how to solve that problem. That's why I think Portsmouth is 3 stars, but I know the people here are fighting to be better.