Living in Port Republic, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Republic · Census data 2020–2024
Port Republic has 1,076 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $123,438 (19% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $462,100, the median rent is $2,031/month.
Port Republic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Republic at a glance
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 53.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $123,438State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $462,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,031/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Port Republic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Port Republic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Republic the median home value is $462,100, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,031 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,231 a month in housing costs.
Port Republic median household income
The median household income in Port Republic is $123,438 and the income per person is $74,149. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Port Republic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 484
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.37
Port Republic demographics
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 449
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Republic ›
Education in Port Republic
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Port Republic have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Republic
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Port Republic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Republic | 1,076 | $123,438 | $462,100 | $2,031 |
| Smithville | 9,545 | $77,579 | $279,200 | $1,507 |
| Galloway | 37,996 | $91,229 | $298,900 | $1,619 |
| New Gretna | 314 | $77,813 | $346,700 | — |
| Oceanville | 631 | $168,190 | $253,100 | — |
| Mystic Island | 8,259 | $78,714 | $321,500 | $1,893 |
| Pomona | 7,995 | $99,118 | $279,000 | $1,082 |
| Germania | 890 | $127,869 | $351,900 | — |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,288 | $84,554 | $334,400 | $1,614 |
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What is the median household income in Port Republic, NJ?
The median household income in Port Republic is $123,438, 19% higher than 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 Republic?
The median home value in Port Republic is $462,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Port Republic?
The median gross rent in Port Republic is $2,031 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Port Republic, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Port Republic?
The median age in Port Republic is 53.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Port Republic?
The average commute to work in Port Republic is 28 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Republic?
The unemployment rate in Port Republic is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Republic?
32.2% of adults in Port Republic 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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