NEIGHBORHOOD
Portola
California · San Francisco · 20,205 residents · 1.029 sq mi
The short version
Portola is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,121,056. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Portola; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,205
Population density
19,636 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$138,182
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,098
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Information6.9%
Retail trade6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Other services5.6%
Public administration4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Education & health services1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,121,056
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,415
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(2,510)
Black2%(411)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(4,121)
Asian61.3%(12,376)
Other3.9%(787)
Diversity Score70.7%(14,291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(2,510)
Black2%(411)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(4,121)
Asian61.3%(12,376)
Other3.9%(787)
Diversity Score70.7%(14,291)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Foreign born
48.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Portola, San Francisco, California?
Portola, San Francisco, California has about 20,205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Portola, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in Portola, San Francisco, California earns about $138,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Portola, San Francisco, California expensive?
In Portola, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,121,056, and the typical rent is about $2,415 a month.
How educated are people in Portola, San Francisco, California?
About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Portola, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Portola, San Francisco, California?
About 6.3% of people in Portola, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San FranciscoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024