Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
El Portal
El Portal, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,628
Population
2,068
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A suburban enclave nestled between South Florida’s biggest cities and most beautiful beaches
Suburb
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Upscale
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Walkable
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Beach
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Commuter
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El Portal takes its name from the Spanish word for “the gate,” a nod to two towering wooden gates that once marked this quiet Miami-Dade village’s entrance. Tucked between the Little River Canal and Northeast Fifth Avenue, this one-square-mile enclave packs plenty of character. Tree-shaded streets wind past well-kept homes that reflect decades of residential pride. Downtown Miami sits minutes south, making commutes effortless, while nearby Biscayne Bay turns boating and fishing into weekend rituals.
Shopping and errands are walkable, with several retail centers within easy reach. For bigger doses of South Florida energy, Miami and Miami Shores’ cultural attractions, dining, and nightlife are a short drive away. The village formed in 1937 when three subdivisions—Sherwood Forest, El Jardin, and El Portal—merged after separating from Miami during the Great Depression.
The rental market favors single-family homes and smaller apartment communities that blend seamlessly into the residential setting. Options range from cozy one-bedrooms to spacious multi-bedroom homes, giving renters a genuine neighborhood feel at the doorstep of one of Florida’s most exciting metros.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,732
Average: $117,727
Education
849
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,176
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
El Portal has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in El Portal, FL is $1,630 for one bedroom, and $2,240 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Portal has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,630/month
400 Sq Ft
House
$5,548/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,497/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly El Portal, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 6-8
528 Students
Academy For Community Education (Ace)
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arch Creek Park & Nature Center
- Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
- Miami Children's Museum
- Jungle Island
- Oleta River State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Miami International
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.