Port Elizabeth, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
303 Population 202/sq mi density
$236,600 Home Value $247,862 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Elizabeth, NJ

At a Glance

Home Value
$236,600
16% below
Zillow: $247,862
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Port Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
84%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Elizabeth is $236,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,862. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

18.8% of adults in Port Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population303
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$51,306
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value$236,600
Rent
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$247,862
Housing Units96
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Elizabeth was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.