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Port Morris, NJ
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Port Morris, NJ
At a Glance
How Port Morris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Morris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Morris a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Morris residents earn a median household income of $65,070 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,455. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Morris is $391,400 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,493. Median rent is $1,493/month, with 49.0% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Port Morris reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,165/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Port Morris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Morris has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.