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Portal, GA

Portal, GA.

Population: 2,632 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Portal, GA is $221,800 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $231,500 after a median 69 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,800

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,800
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.9%
10-year appreciation
+133.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$223,868
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$231,500
Median list price
$463,450
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
-23.8%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+4.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$859/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,852/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Portal Middle/High School, Portal Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,931
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,331

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
HIA Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+160 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
32.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,030
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,958
Average weekly wage
$803
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
742

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PortalState medianUS median
Median home value$221,800$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$231,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market69 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,030$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Portal, GA?
$221,800.
What is the median sale price in Portal, GA?
$231,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Portal, GA?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Portal, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,235/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Portal, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Portal, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Portal, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Portal, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Portal, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Portal, GA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Portal, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Portal, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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