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Port Colden, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hunterdon County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
357 Population 700/sq mi density
$54,170 Median Income $25,218 per capita
$343,900 Home Value $468,153 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
155 Violent Crime/100K 1,083 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,170 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$343,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Colden, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,170
28% below
$25,218 per capita
Home Value
$343,900
22% above
Zillow: $468,153
Violent Crime
155/100K
59% below
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
9% above
49.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Port Colden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Colden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
122%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Colden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Colden residents earn a median household income of $54,170 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,218. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Colden is $343,900 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,153. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Port Colden reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,083/100K.

Education

36.7% of adults in Port Colden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 49.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Colden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population357
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,170
Per Capita$25,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444

Housing

B
Home Value$343,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$468,153
Housing Units139
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent155/100K
Property1,083/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation526 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+49.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Colden was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.