City profile
Portland, TN
Sumner County · Population 13,449
Portland is a town in Sumner County, TN with about 13,449 residents and a typical home value near $282,000. It is 33 miles from Nashville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
208
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$282,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,719
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
34 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
13,449
Black population
2.4%
County
Sumner County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 13,449 residents
- Typical home value about $282,000
- 33 miles from Nashville, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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