Sign In Register

Port Reading, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,775 Population 1,907/sq mi density
$142,986 Median Income $45,257 per capita
$414,900 Home Value $536,127 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 1,195 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$142,986 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$414,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Reading, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$142,986
90% above
$45,257 per capita
Home Value
$414,900
47% above
Zillow: $536,127
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Port Reading Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
190%
Home Value
147%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Reading a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Reading residents earn a median household income of $142,986 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,257. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Reading is $414,900 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $536,127. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Port Reading reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,195/100K.

Education

31.0% of adults in Port Reading hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Reading has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,775
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,907/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,986
Per Capita$45,257
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,900
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$536,127
Housing Units1,311
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property1,195/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,376/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Reading was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 897 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.