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Port Blair, India

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
112,050 Population 17,453/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$2,200 median income, 8.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

Port Blair, India

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,200
97% below
$2,100 per capita
Home Value
$18,000
94% below
Median Rent
$40/mo
97% below
26.6% of income on rent
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
8.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
80°F
161 sunny days/yr

Is Port Blair a Good Place to Live?

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2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Blair residents earn a median household income of $2,200 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,100. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Blair is $18,000 , 94% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $40/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Port Blair has an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 161 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population112,050
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density17,453/mi²
Foreign Born1.5%

Economy

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Median Income$2,200
Per Capita$2,100
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$40

Housing

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Home Value$18,000
Rent$40
Ownership
Housing Units44,820
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F
Sunny Days161/yr
Rain100.8 in/yr
Elevation118 ft

Did You Know?

Port Blair was founded in 1858.