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Port Jefferson, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Shelby County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
361 Population 2,407/sq mi density
$50,714 Median Income $29,980 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $206,109 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 4,308 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,714 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Jefferson, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,714
33% below
$29,980 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
61% below
Zillow: $206,109
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
54% below
4,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Port Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
39%
Rent
73%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Jefferson 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 Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $50,714 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,980. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Jefferson is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,109. Median rent is $850/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Port Jefferson reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,308/100K.

Education

6.0% of adults in Port Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population361
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density2,407/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,714
Per Capita$29,980
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$4,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$850
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$206,109
Housing Units243
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent177/100K
Property4,308/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation970 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Port Jefferson was founded in 1842.
The median home in Port Jefferson was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.