At a Glance
Median Income
$42,895
$31,533 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
Zillow: $138,480
Violent Crime
172/100K
2,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
36.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Port Henry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Henry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Henry a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Henry residents earn a median household income of $42,895 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,533. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,811 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Henry is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,480. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Port Henry reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,328/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Port Henry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Henry has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,403
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,895
Per Capita$31,533
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty36.5%
County GDP$2,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$138,480
Housing Units919
Rent Burden44.0%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property2,328/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation170 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Port Henry was founded in 1785.
The median home in Port Henry was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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