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Population:18,831
Pop. Change:5%
State: New Mexico
Metro Area:Portales Metro Area
County:Roosevelt
City:Portales, Elida, ... 5 more
Zip Code:88130, 88116, ... 10 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Portales, New Mexico Metro Area

As of 2011, Portales Metro Area's population is 18,831 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.56 percent.

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The median home cost in Portales Metro Area is $75,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.03 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Portales Metro Area's cost of living is 16.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Portales Metro Area public schools spend $6,264 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13 students per teacher in Portales Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Portales Metro Area is 4.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Portales Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.19 percent.

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Portales Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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