Portales, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Roosevelt County County
Portales, NM
At a Glance
How Portales Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portales's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portales a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portales residents earn a median household income of $51,290 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,988. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 480 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portales is $132,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,873. Median rent is $870/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Portales reports 790 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,973/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Portales hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portales has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.