Miami-Dade County, Florida
El Portal Real Estate and Local Guide
Small, tree-shaded residential village along the Little River in northeast Miami-Dade, known for its dense tree canopy and high rate of homeownership.
Living in El Portal
El Portal has been a state-designated bird sanctuary since the 1950s, with village ordinances protecting its trees and wildlife. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $105,662 median household
EducationAbout 48% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyMiami-Dade County
Homes in El Portal
Detached single-family homesRoughly 91% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $658,500
- About 90% of homes are owner-occupied, an unusually high ownership rate for Miami-Dade County.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes El Portal home
El Portal Burial Mound
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Tequesta burial mound dating to about 600 AD and the first archaeological site publicly recognized and preserved in Miami-Dade County
Rader Methodist Church
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Church built in the 1920s and considered the oldest church in the village
El Portal Nature Trail
Source: elportalvillage.com
Village trail running beside the Little River, where manatees appear in cooler months
Sherwood Forest Park
Source: miamiandbeaches.com
Triangular green space that contains the El Portal Burial Mound