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Port Jervis, New York

Introduction to Port Jervis, New York

Port Jervis, New York is 37 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey and 51 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Orange County. The population of the city is 8,860.

Port Jervis History

The first developed settlement in the area was established in 1690, when the community was known as Mahackamack. A 1,200-acre land grant was formalized in October of 1697. The area was rebuilt and developed after being burned and raided in the 1779 Battle of Minisink. In 1826, the Delaware and Hudson Canal was constructed, leading to further growth of the community. It was incorporated as the Village of Peenpack in 1853. In the mid 19th century, the community was renamed Port Jervis in honor of John Bloomfield Jervis, the chief engineer of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Port Jervis was reincorporated as a city on July 26, 1907.

Port Jervis and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History
  • Gillinder Glass Factory & Museum
  • Fort Decker
  • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
  • Ringwood Manor
  • George Washington Bridge

Things To Do In Port Jervis

Local museums and historical sites include the Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History, the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, the Neversink Valley Area Museum and the Ten Mile River Scout Museum. The Space Farms Zoological Park and Museum features over 500 animals. It also houses antique cars, carriages and wagons. The 14,193-acre High Point State Park has a lake, nature trails and picnic areas. It also offers swimming, boating and fishing opportunities. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Port Jervis Golf Course. The Fireman's Day Parade is held in the community every July.

Port Jervis Transportation

Sullivan County International is the closest major airport.

Port Jervis Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Orange County Community College, the County College of Morris, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and Ramapo College of New Jersey.

High Points

Port Jervis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Port Jervis Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Port Jervis, NY

Comparing Port Jervis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime54
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