Port Jervis, NY

Port Jervis, New York

Port Jervis, New York is 37 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Orange county. The city is part of the Newburgh metro area. The population of Port Jervis is 8,860.

The People and Families of Port Jervis

In Port Jervis, about 44% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Port Jervis.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Jervis had a median family income of $35,481.

Political Inclinations

Among Port Jervis political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,539. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Port Jervis Housing

Of the housing in Port Jervis, approximately 45% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Port Jervis offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Port Jervis, 86% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Port Jervis Almanac

Port Jervis Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Port Jervis Public Libraries

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Port Jervis Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Port Jervis residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Port Jervis, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Port Jervis Hospitals

BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
160 EAST MAIN STREET
(845) 856-5351
Emergency Service: Yes

Port Jervis High Schools (2004)

PORT JERVIS SHS
10 RT 209
845-858-3100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,164 students.

Port Jervis Colleges

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