Living in Port Ewen, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Ewen · Census data 2020–2024
Port Ewen has 3,426 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $79,386 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $284,100, the median rent is $1,681/month.
Port Ewen at a glance
- Population
- 3,426
- Median age
- 47.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,386State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $284,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,681/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Port Ewen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Port Ewen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Ewen the median home value is $284,100, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,681 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,002 a month in housing costs.
Port Ewen median household income
The median household income in Port Ewen is $79,386 and the income per person is $49,725. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Port Ewen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,587
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.35
Port Ewen demographics
- Population
- 3,426
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 1,451
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Ewen ›
Education in Port Ewen
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Port Ewen have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Ewen
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Port Ewen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Rhinebeck | 2,650 | $70,496 | $492,600 | $1,655 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| Staatsburg | 358 | $82,207 | $351,000 | — |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
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What is the median household income in Port Ewen, NY?
The median household income in Port Ewen is $79,386, 8% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Port Ewen?
The median home value in Port Ewen is $284,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Port Ewen?
The median gross rent in Port Ewen is $1,681 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Port Ewen, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Port Ewen?
The median age in Port Ewen is 47.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Port Ewen?
The average commute to work in Port Ewen is 24 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Ewen?
The unemployment rate in Port Ewen is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Ewen?
22.3% of adults in Port Ewen 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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