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Port Jervis, NY


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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):

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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