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Port Penn, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
477 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$95,287 Median Income $26,758 per capita
$388,500 Home Value $294,106 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 3,464 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,287 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$388,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Penn, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,287
27% above
$26,758 per capita
Home Value
$388,500
38% above
Zillow: $294,106
Violent Crime
289/100K
24% below
3,464/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Port Penn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Home Value
138%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Penn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Penn residents earn a median household income of $95,287 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,758. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Penn is $388,500 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,106. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Port Penn reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,464/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Port Penn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Penn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population477
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,287
Per Capita$26,758
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545

Housing

A
Home Value$388,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$294,106
Housing Units71
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent289/100K
Property3,464/100K

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
42.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.