Living in Port Monmouth, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Monmouth · Census data 2020–2024
Port Monmouth has 3,046 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $104,135 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $451,300, the median rent is $1,156/month.
Port Monmouth at a glance
- Population
- 3,046
- Median age
- 50.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $104,135State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $451,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,156/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Port Monmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Monmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Monmouth the median home value is $451,300, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month, which is 45.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,749 a month in housing costs.
Port Monmouth median household income
The median household income in Port Monmouth is $104,135 and the income per person is $55,003. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Port Monmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,343
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.31
Port Monmouth demographics
- Population
- 3,046
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 1,317
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Monmouth ›
Education in Port Monmouth
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Port Monmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Monmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 13.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Port Monmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Monmouth | 3,046 | $104,135 | $451,300 | $1,156 |
| North Middletown | 3,035 | $116,210 | $357,100 | $2,186 |
| Belford | 1,636 | $113,359 | $514,000 | $1,458 |
| Leonardo | 2,493 | $138,125 | $450,700 | $1,694 |
| Middletown | 66,883 | $141,810 | $608,300 | $1,532 |
| Keansburg | 9,719 | $81,428 | $311,800 | $1,679 |
| Hazlet | 20,470 | $122,020 | $465,900 | $1,400 |
| Navesink | 1,867 | $151,557 | $755,900 | — |
| Union Beach | 5,707 | $119,250 | $460,900 | $2,567 |
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What is the median household income in Port Monmouth, NJ?
The median household income in Port Monmouth is $104,135, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Port Monmouth?
The median home value in Port Monmouth is $451,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Port Monmouth?
The median gross rent in Port Monmouth is $1,156 per month, about 45.9% of household income.
Is Port Monmouth, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Port Monmouth?
The median age in Port Monmouth is 50.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Port Monmouth?
The average commute to work in Port Monmouth is 37 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Monmouth?
The unemployment rate in Port Monmouth is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Monmouth?
27.9% of adults in Port Monmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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