At a Glance
Median Income
$65,070
$33,455 per capita
Home Value
$391,400
Zillow: $472,493
Median Rent
$1,493/mo
49.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
11.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Morris a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 12.3% (242% 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.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,141
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density4,564/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,070
Per Capita$33,455
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
B
Home Value$391,400
Rent$1,493
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$472,493
Housing Units411
Rent Burden49.0%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation883 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Morris was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.