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Portola, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
Portola, CA
At a Glance
How Portola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portola a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portola residents earn a median household income of $42,385 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,378. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portola is $232,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,558. Median rent is $837/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Portola reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,015/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Portola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portola has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.