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Portola, CA


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Portola, California

Portola, California, in Plumas county, is 39 miles NW of Reno, Nevada (center to center) and 101 miles NE of Sacramento, California. About 2,227 people people live in Portola.

The People and Families of Portola

In Portola, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Portola had a median family income of $35,156.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,250) in Portola than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Portola Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portola, about 54% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Portola is one place with an advantage over most places in California. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Portola, 85% of commuters drive to work. In Portola, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Portola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Portola Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Portola Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Portola Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Portola Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Portola Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Portola, CA

Comparing Portola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity81
Male Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens47
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use95
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Rents49
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