Living in Port Jefferson, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Port Jefferson has 306 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $57,083 (20% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $101,000, the median rent is $850/month.
Port Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $57,083State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $101,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Port Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Jefferson the median home value is $101,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,085 a month in housing costs.
Port Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Port Jefferson is $57,083 and the income per person is $33,277. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Port Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 195
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 31.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.30
31.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Port Jefferson has many vacation and second homes.
Port Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Jefferson ›
Education in Port Jefferson
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Port Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Port Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson | 306 | $57,083 | $101,000 | $850 |
| Sidney | 20,501 | $60,668 | $169,900 | $869 |
| Anna | 1,699 | $80,788 | $167,200 | $1,114 |
| Quincy | 469 | $59,141 | $95,000 | $695 |
| Jackson Center | 1,339 | $64,900 | $167,000 | $630 |
| De Graff | 2,039 | $84,128 | $183,800 | $775 |
| Botkins | 956 | $80,000 | $218,400 | $842 |
| Rosewood | 362 | $114,390 | $199,100 | — |
| Kettlersville | 121 | $113,750 | $163,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Port Jefferson, OH?
The median household income in Port Jefferson is $57,083, 20% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Port Jefferson?
The median home value in Port Jefferson is $101,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Port Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Port Jefferson is $850 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Port Jefferson, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Port Jefferson?
The median age in Port Jefferson is 51.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Port Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Port Jefferson is 18 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Port Jefferson is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Jefferson?
7.8% of adults in Port Jefferson 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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