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Portal, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bulloch County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
653 Population 327/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $31,757 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $228,664 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $936/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Portal, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,750
16% below
$31,757 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $228,664
Median Rent
$936/mo
20% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Portal Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Portal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
27%
Rent
80%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portal a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Portal residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,757. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,922 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Portal is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,664. Median rent is $936/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Portal reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Portal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Portal has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population653
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$31,757
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$936
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$228,664
Housing Units245
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,168/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation262 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed313 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Portal was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 313 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.