At a Glance
Median Income
$142,986
$45,257 per capita
Home Value
$414,900
Zillow: $549,060
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
10.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Reading a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.7% (31% above 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 $549,060. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,775
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,907/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born31.9%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,986
Per Capita$45,257
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
A+
Home Value$414,900
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$549,060
Housing Units1,311
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
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.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
31.9% 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.