At a Glance
Median Income
$67,538
$44,004 per capita
Home Value
$238,200
Zillow: $222,329
Median Rent
$692/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
1,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Port Vincent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Vincent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Vincent a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Vincent residents earn a median household income of $67,538 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,004. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Vincent is $238,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,329. Median rent is $692/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Port Vincent reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,065/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Port Vincent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Vincent has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population581
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,538
Per Capita$44,004
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$12,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,381
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,200
Rent$692
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$222,329
Housing Units346
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property1,065/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault266/100K
Burglary533/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Vincent was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.