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Port Norris, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cumberland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,702 Population 267/sq mi density
$42,635 Median Income $37,405 per capita
$120,100 Home Value $191,314 Zillow
$1,715 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
692 Violent Crime/100K 6,725 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,635 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,100 home value, $1,715/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
692 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Norris, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,635
43% below
$37,405 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
57% below
Zillow: $191,314
Median Rent
$1,715/mo
47% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
692/100K
82% above
6,725/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Port Norris Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
43%
Rent
147%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
182%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Norris 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 Norris residents earn a median household income of $42,635 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,405. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Norris is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,314. Median rent is $1,715/month, with 51.0% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Port Norris reports 692 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,725/100K.

Education

4.6% of adults in Port Norris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Norris has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,702
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,635
Per Capita$37,405
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$1,715
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$191,314
Housing Units718
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent692/100K
Property6,725/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,760/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation11 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Norris was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.