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El Portal

Pop. 1,809·89th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for El Portal, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,427/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
+$462
Rising (Monthly)
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El Portal · $2,427
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,427/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/yr
Local median income
$108,167/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using El Portal's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

4 BR+
$2,283

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$29,124/yr
At $2,427/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

El Portal, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,809
Median income
$108,167
Median age
45.2
Renters
8.8%
Age distribution
18%
14.4%
40.5%
15.2%
Under 1818%
18–3414.4%
35–5440.5%
55–6415.2%
65+11.9%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
26.8%
33.9%
39.3%
White26.8%
Black33.9%
Hispanic39.3%
Education (25+)
22.2%
27.2%
44.2%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+44.2%
Housing tenure
91.2%
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How El Portal, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,821 → $108,167
up 14.1%
Population
1,756 → 1,809
up 3.0%
Renter share
11.8% → 8.8%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
47.6% → 44.2%
-3.4 pts
Median age
41.6 → 45.2
+3.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $108,167 today, compared with $94,821 five years earlier. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 1,756 residents to roughly 1,809. Renters now make up 8.8% of households, compared with 11.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44.2% of adults here, versus 47.6% in 2021.

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About renting in El Portal, FL

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in El Portal is $2,427/mo as of June 2026. .

At 27% of local median household income ($108,167/yr), El Portal ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is El Portal an affordable city for renters?

El Portal is considered affordable for renters. At $2,427/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($108,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. El Portal falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in El Portal?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,427/mo in El Portal. The local median household income is $108,167/yr, meaning the typical El Portal household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in El Portal?

Rent in El Portal has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does El Portal rent compare to other cities in Florida?

El Portal is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #89 out of 294 tracked cities at $2,427/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than El Portal?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than El Portal ($2,427/mo): Pinewood ($2,086/mo), North Miami ($2,330/mo).

What percentage of El Portal residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.8% of El Portal households are renters, while 91.2% are owner-occupied. El Portal leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does El Portal rent compare to the national average?

El Portal's median rent of $2,427/mo is $462 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #89 out of 294 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,427/mo, rent takes ~27% of El Portal's median household income ($108,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

El Portal 27%Benchmark 30%
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