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Portola, California

city · Plumas County

At a glance

2,441
Population
$231,300
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$276,649
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$819/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$44,492
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
21.3 min
Average commute
81.8%
Homes with broadband
88.72%
Locations with fiber available
12.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% below
Goods & services5% above
Utilities6% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost14% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates90.3%
College graduates11.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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