Port Royal, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

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 $228,179 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
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

Port Royal, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,232
17% below
$34,948 per capita
Home Value
$145,200
48% below
Zillow: $228,179
Median Rent
$685/mo
41% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Port Royal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
52%
Rent
59%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Royal a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Royal residents earn a median household income of $62,232 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,948. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 581 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Royal is $145,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,179. Median rent is $685/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

10.5% of adults in Port Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Royal has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population754
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,232
Per Capita$34,948
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,200
Rent$685
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$228,179
Housing Units379
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation482 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Port Royal was founded in 1812.
The median home in Port Royal was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.