At a Glance
Median Income
$105,662
$50,298 per capita
Home Value
$658,500
Zillow: $818,439
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How El Portal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Portal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Portal a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Portal residents earn a median household income of $105,662 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,298. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Portal is $658,500 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $818,439. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
El Portal reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,008/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.1% of adults in El Portal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Portal has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,979
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density4,712/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,662
Per Capita$50,298
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B
Home Value$658,500
Rent
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$818,439
Housing Units886
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,008/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in El Portal was built in 1951.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.
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