At a Glance
Median Income
$42,635
$37,405 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
Zillow: $201,308
Median Rent
$1,715/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
20.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Norris a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.7% (25% 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 $201,308. 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.
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. 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 Born1.1%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,635
Per Capita$37,405
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$1,715
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$201,308
Housing Units718
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
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.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.