At a Glance
Median Income
$112,031
$59,964 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
Zillow: $233,818
Median Rent
$678/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portal a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portal residents earn a median household income of $112,031 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,964. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portal is $78,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,818. Median rent is $678/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
43.4% of adults in Portal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portal has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$112,031
Per Capita$59,964
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,200
Rent$678
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$233,818
Housing Units93
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,955 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Portal was founded in 1893.
The median home in Portal was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.