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Living in Portales

There were 16 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Portales had 6 schools in 2026. For Portales, median gross rent was US$903 per month, while the median home value was US$133,400 in July 2026. In July 2026, Portales had a population of 11,968.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population11,734people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,959EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent793.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.36%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,653offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 130% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Portales?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Portales.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 47.6%, and the vacancy rate was 14% in July 2026. 44.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Portales recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$903/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,612 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)909.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent793.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes338 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)11Official

Is Portales a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–61%
Retirement48%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 963 of 11,734 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$50,555 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Portales is 7.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income50,555 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband68.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,959 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,340 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Portales?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,340 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,642of €2,633 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,633
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €909
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,642
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Portales Salary needed to live in Portales

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Portales. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Portales. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher86.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents37.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents16 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,923 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Portales when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPortales highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Portales highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Portales3,653
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,653 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents471.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes92 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time12.34 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCVS3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Portales. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Portales.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 12.78 · Feb 15.89 · Mar 20.39 · Apr 24.94 · May 29.33 · Jun 33.83 · Jul 34.06 · Aug 32.94 · Sep 29.56 · Oct 24.33 · Nov 17.44 · Dec 12.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.61 · Feb -1.83 · Mar 1.72 · Apr 5.89 · May 11.44 · Jun 16.83 · Jul 19.06 · Aug 18.28 · Sep 14.11 · Oct 7.22 · Nov 0.722 · Dec -3.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.56 · Feb 7 · Mar 11.06 · Apr 15.39 · May 20.39 · Jun 25.33 · Jul 26.56 · Aug 25.61 · Sep 21.83 · Oct 15.78 · Nov 9.06 · Dec 4.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 12.7 · Feb 9.4 · Mar 18.8 · Apr 17.27 · May 38.35 · Jun 54.36 · Jul 58.17 · Aug 73.91 · Sep 48.77 · Oct 46.23 · Nov 14.22 · Dec 16.76 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading69.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean5.31 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation319.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±2.0 °C. Elsewhere: Alcobendas (Spain) ±2.4 °C, Rivas-Vaciamadrid (Spain) ±2.4 °C, Alcalá de Henares (Spain) ±2.5 °C, Foggia (Italy) ±2.8 °C, Granada (Spain) ±2.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 963 is not 5.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.95 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents963 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density564.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population11,734 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics11,772 people31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value133,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes47.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate64.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad8.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage67.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance10.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher25.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available89.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20229,592 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20223 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,169 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home3.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Portales

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Clovis as a Portales alternative in the same region

28 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 37,127 Clovis vs 11,734 Portales+216%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,757 Clovis vs €1,959 Portales+41%
  • Unemployment: 8.8% Clovis vs 7.4% Portales+19%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,929 (2025) Clovis vs 3,653 (2024) Portalesno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 11.0 km Clovis vs 22.0 km Portales−50%
  • Foreign residents: 7.0% Clovis vs 5.9% Portales+17%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,340 Clovis vs €3,340 Portalessame level
Full comparisonMore about Clovis

Greer as a Portales alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1932 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €1,959 Portales+86%
  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 11,734 Portales+326%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 7.4% Portales−67%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,072 Greer vs 3,653 Portales−43%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 22.0 km Portales−77%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 5.9% Portales+15%
Full comparisonMore about Greer

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Portales, nearest in population first.

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Rincon11,726 residentsMoss Point11,743 residentsWinfield11,745 residentsMiller Place11,723 residentsCovington11,721 residentsVermillion11,720 residents

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Is Portales part of Clovis?

Portales is in the published commuting zone of Clovis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Clovis city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Portales?

The median gross salary is 3,340 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Portales?

The unemployment rate is 7.36 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Portales?

Police recorded 3,653 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Portales?

The published population is 11,734 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Portales?

963 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Portales a good place to live?

Portales may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Portales part of Clovis?

Portales is in the published commuting zone of Clovis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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