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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for El Portal is approximately 6.818% (6.851% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for El PortalHome values in El Portal have decreased 5.8% over the past two years. Buyers may find more negotiating room in this market. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $1,071/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $46k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in El Portal is $55k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in El Portal are public administration (15%) and agriculture and mining (12%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.