Living in El Portal, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Portal · Census data 2020–2024
El Portal has 1,809 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $108,167 (45% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $723,900, the median rent is $2,042/month.
El Portal at a glance
- Population
- 1,809
- Median age
- 45.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $108,167State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $723,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,042/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is El Portal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in El Portal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Portal the median home value is $723,900, 118% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,042 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,769 a month in housing costs.
El Portal median household income
The median household income in El Portal is $108,167 and the income per person is $57,115. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in El Portal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 871
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.27
El Portal demographics
- Population
- 1,809
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 796
- Foreign-born
- 39.2%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Portal ›
Education in El Portal
44.2% of adults 25 and older in El Portal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in El Portal
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
El Portal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Portal | 1,809 | $108,167 | $723,900 | $2,042 |
| Miami Shores | 11,752 | $144,050 | $864,400 | $2,657 |
| Pinewood | 18,114 | $59,410 | $372,400 | $1,532 |
| Biscayne Park | 3,085 | $77,083 | $674,300 | $1,529 |
| West Little River | 33,890 | $56,436 | $375,300 | $1,482 |
| Gladeview | 16,655 | $47,469 | $402,600 | $1,341 |
| North Bay Village | 8,118 | $84,405 | $464,200 | $2,157 |
| Westview | 12,107 | $57,563 | $379,400 | $1,103 |
| North Miami | 60,344 | $57,188 | $365,000 | $1,702 |
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What is the median household income in El Portal, FL?
The median household income in El Portal is $108,167, 45% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in El Portal?
The median home value in El Portal is $723,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in El Portal?
The median gross rent in El Portal is $2,042 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is El Portal, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in El Portal?
The median age in El Portal is 45.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in El Portal?
The average commute to work in El Portal is 25 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in El Portal?
The unemployment rate in El Portal is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is El Portal?
44.2% of adults in El Portal have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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