At a Glance
Median Income
$54,170
$25,218 per capita
Home Value
$343,900
Zillow: $468,153
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
49.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
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)
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.