At a Glance
Median Income
$50,714
$29,980 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $206,109
Median Rent
$850/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 11.0% (206% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population361
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density2,407/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,714
Per Capita$29,980
Unemployment11.0%
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%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,916/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.