Portola
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Portola
The Portola area was named for Don Gaspar de Portola - an explorer in 1769 who was charged with finding Monterey Bay. He overshot his target and stumbled upon San Francisco Bay instead. In the early 1900s it remained mostly agricultural with cattle grazing on the hills, and produce and flower gardens near what is now the 101. Today, the Portola neighborhood is approximately one square mile in size with a high percentage of owner-occupied single-family homes. Residents can be found taking a stroll through McLaren Park or shopping along San Bruno Avenue- home to a variety of eateries, markets, bakeries, many schools, churches, a business strip and the groundbreaking Family Connections community resource center. Family Connections was established in Portola in 1993 and exists to develop healthy families, thriving communities and opportunities to share cultures, values, knowledge and resources.- Zip Code(s): 94134
Portola Demographics
| Total Population in 94134: | 40,134 |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male: | 48.80% |
| Female: | 51.20% |
| Median Age: | 35.70 years |
| Population Under 5 Years Old: | 6.20% |
| Population 65 Years Old and Over: | 13.40% |
| Average Household Size: | 3.71 |
| Median Household Income: | $54342 |
| Occupied Housing Units | |
| Owner Occupied: | 67.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 32.90% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher: | 18.40% |
| Race | |
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race): | 19.30% |
| Foreign Born | 52.40% |
| Speak Language Other Than English at Home: | 69.30 |
Data source: US Census
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Low Interest Rates Expected Through 2014
2-2-2012
Although the economy is doing moderately well, unemployment remains high and housing in most of the country is still doing poorly. The Fed has announced that it will not raise interest rates until the end of 2014.
Getting a Loan - Step 3: Awaiting the Documentation
2-2-2012
Your offer has been accepted for your dream home and your mortgage broker has begun the process of getting loan approval for you. He's ordered the documentation the bank requires.
Now we're Awaiting Documentation.
New Historic Districts - Planning Commission Hearing 2/02/12
2-1-2012
On February 2, the Planning Commission will act on updating and revising
Articles 10 and 11 of the Planning Code. Articles 10 and 11 of the
Planning Code govern how historic preservation is regulated in San
Francisco. The passage of Proposition J in 2008 necessitates that San
Francisco update its Planning Code.
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