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Port Royal, PA

Pennsylvania

Port Royal is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 754. Residents earn $62,232 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
754 Population 1,257/sq mi density
$62,232 Median Income $34,948 per capita
$145,200 Home Value $225,021 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,232 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,200 home value, $685/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,232
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $145,200
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $685
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Port Royal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population754
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,232
Per Capita$34,948
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,025M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,200
Rent$685
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$225,021
Housing Units379
Rent Burden16.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.0%
Libraries1

Is Port Royal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Royal receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Port Royal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Royal is $62,232, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Royal is $145,200, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Port Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches, including 35.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Port Royal has a population of 754 with a density of 1,257 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%).

Population

754
Total Population
1,257
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Royal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.6%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.4%
37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Port Royal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Royal is $62,232, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Port Royal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,232
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,948
Avg Weekly Wage$907
IRS Avg AGI$63,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)581
County GDP$1,025M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare36
Retail67
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Royal is $145,200, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $685 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $225,021.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,200
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$225,021

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$685
41% below US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.6%
Housing Units379
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Effective Rate2.84%
Port Royal has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall35.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,257/sq mi
Coordinates40.5338°N, 77.3895°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 82.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,257/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants32
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

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