Housing in Portola, CA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$263,800

Portola vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Portola is highlighted.

Median Home Value

64th%ilemost expensive$232,100show rank

Median Rent

35th%ilemost expensive rent$837show rank

Rent Burden

79th%ilehighest rent burden23.7%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$232,100

Median Rent

$837

Total Housing Units

1,292

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Owner Occupied

47.8%

Renter Occupied

52.2%

Median Property Tax

$1,520

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$776

Housing Types

Single Family

71.4%

Multi-Family

26.0%

Mobile Home

2.5%

The median home value in Portola, CA is $232,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Portola is $263,800. The median rent is $837 per month (Census ACS). About 47.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 1,292 total housing units.