
Portsmouth is proud to be a ​Smart City​, offering advanced infrastructure and forward-thinking amenities to businesses and citizens alike. The City offers diverse community-focused experiences steeped in rich history and culture throughout our dynamic districts.
Portsmouth trains and employs some of the highest skilled and well-educated workforce in the region, welcoming key industries to our Port city. From container terminals, railroad access, and centralized interstate connectivity, Portsmouth keeps businesses connected to better returns and citizens connected to better lifestyles.
96,051
RESIDENTS
$48,727
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
6,000+
BUSINESSES
45+
HIGHER ED & TRADE
SCHOOL LOCATIONS
IN THE REGION
2.7 MILLION+
POPULATION WITHIN
45 MINUTES
2.8 MILLION+
TEUS THROUGH
LOCAL PORTS IN 2018
SMART CITY Advantage
- Data driven, smart city
- Business friendly, business advocates
- Transportation logistics
- Skilled workforce
- Centrally located business sites
- Widening & deepening port
Portsmouth has made a $9 million investment in 55-mile fiber optic cable ring. Connected to larger 127-mile regional fiber ring, this 5-year project boosts 200 gigabits per second and opens multiple new investment opportunities for internet-based companies and data centers.