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Portales, New Mexico · ZIP 88130

Portales — ZIP 88130

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Portales (88130) scores 68/100 — Fair for New Mexico. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $146K.

68OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby6

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100
Typical home value$146K
Median rent$862/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$146K

Median Rent

$862/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

215

Violent Crime

53

Property Crime

162

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Roosevelt County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
LINDSEY-STEINER ELEMENTARY05–06376
39%
38%
PORTALES JR HIGH07–08326
28%
36%
VALENCIA ELEMENTARY03–04366
27%
33%
PORTALES HIGH09–12754
17%
32%
JAMES ELEMENTARY01–02364Not reportedNot reported
BROWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–KG332Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,865

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

30 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88130 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 88130 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 88130 is approximately $146K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 88130 in Portales has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.