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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.
In Portola, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Portola had a median family income of $35,156.
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.
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.
In Portola, 85% of commuters drive to work. In Portola, people like to walk or ride bicycles.
Portola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Portola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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