Portales

Portales, New Mexico Overview

Portales scores 41.6/100 overall (D), ranking #14 of 20 cities in New Mexico — above the state composite of 33.1. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 75/100, while Livability lags at 19/100.

Income & Employment in Portales

The median household income in Portales is $51,290, 11% below the statewide median of $57,488. Population declined 1.1%.

Safety in Portales

Portales reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 717 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1940.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Portales

The median home value is $132,900. Median monthly rent is $870. Renters spend 20.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Portales

The adult obesity rate in Portales is 31.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.2%. Residents report an average of 18.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Mexico ranks #42 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Portales

Portales has a high school graduation rate of 78%. With a student-teacher ratio of 85.7:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $15,691. The city has 6 public schools serving 2,570 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Portales

Portales enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.6°F. Summers average 72.1°F. Winters average 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 23.1 inches. The average commute of 15 minutes is notably short.

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