Living in Port Henry, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Henry · Census data 2020–2024
Port Henry has 1,410 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $45,706 (47% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $174,100, the median rent is $803/month.
Port Henry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Henry at a glance
- Population
- 1,410
- Median age
- 62.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $45,706State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $174,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $803/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Port Henry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 33.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Henry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Henry the median home value is $174,100, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Port Henry median household income
The median household income in Port Henry is $45,706 and the income per person is $29,248. 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Port Henry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 787
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.89
Port Henry demographics
- Population
- 1,410
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 38.4%
- Households
- 721
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Henry ›
Education in Port Henry
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Port Henry have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Henry
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Port Henry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Henry | 1,410 | $45,706 | $174,100 | $803 |
| Witherbee | 202 | $42,757 | — | — |
| Mineville | 1,206 | $68,786 | $110,900 | — |
| Addison | 1,175 | $106,667 | $362,200 | $2,019 |
| Bridport | 1,235 | $83,214 | $367,200 | $1,184 |
| Panton | 690 | $86,667 | $438,000 | $1,410 |
| Westport | 403 | $64,500 | $251,400 | $864 |
| Weybridge | 781 | $118,083 | $419,900 | $1,227 |
| Shoreham | 1,269 | $93,654 | $316,400 | $1,306 |
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What is the median household income in Port Henry, NY?
The median household income in Port Henry is $45,706, 47% 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 Henry?
The median home value in Port Henry is $174,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Port Henry?
The median gross rent in Port Henry is $803 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is Port Henry, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 33.1%.
What is the median age in Port Henry?
The median age in Port Henry is 62.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Port Henry?
The average commute to work in Port Henry is 20 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Henry?
The unemployment rate in Port Henry is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Henry?
21.3% of adults in Port Henry 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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