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Portal, GA

Portal, GA.

Population: 2,632 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Portal, GA is $223,824 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,450 after a median 92 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, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,824

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$223,824
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+39.7%
10-year appreciation
+132.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$225,466
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$252,450
Median list price
$202,400
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-27.9%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
108.6%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$808/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$887/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,436/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,647/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Portal Middle/High School, Portal Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
47.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 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 in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH, EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+160 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
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
22,092
Average weekly wage
$895
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,389

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

How it compares

PortalState medianUS median
Typical home value$223,824$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$252,450$305,450$325,000
Median days on market92 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 typical home value in Portal, GA?
$223,824.
What is the median sale price in Portal, GA?
$252,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Portal, GA?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in Portal, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/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, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
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, 2024-25).
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: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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