At a Glance
Median Income
$106,677
$53,520 per capita
Home Value
$423,600
Zillow: $631,160
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
47.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How Port Monmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Monmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Monmouth a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Monmouth residents earn a median household income of $106,677 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,520. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Monmouth is $423,600 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $631,160. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 47.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
26.1% of adults in Port Monmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Monmouth has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,285
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density2,527/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,677
Per Capita$53,520
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
A
Home Value$423,600
Rent$1,169
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$631,160
Housing Units1,413
Rent Burden47.7%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Monmouth was built in 1984.
13.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 897 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.