At a Glance
Median Income
$95,481
$56,388 per capita
Home Value
$270,700
Zillow: $382,467
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
12.0% smoking rate
How Port Ewen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Ewen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Ewen a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Ewen residents earn a median household income of $95,481 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,388. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Ewen is $270,700 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,467. Median rent is $1,598/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
23.1% of adults in Port Ewen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Ewen has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population3,402
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density1,628/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,481
Per Capita$56,388
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,700
Rent$1,598
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$382,467
Housing Units1,573
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Ewen was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.