Below Average CostNear National AverageMaurice River Township School District
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Port Elizabeth is a small town of 292 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $173,611
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Elizabeth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Port Elizabeth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Elizabeth city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.7
Port Elizabeth's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Elizabeth costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Elizabeth, NJ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$222,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$173,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Port Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 424.7 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
424.7 /100k
Property Crime
2431.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Port Elizabeth is served primarily by Maurice River Township School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Elizabeth, NJ
National Avg
School District
Maurice River Township School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Elizabeth sees average highs of 42.2°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.0 inches of snow per year.
Port Elizabeth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Elizabeth roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $222,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Port Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 424.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2431.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Port Elizabeth are operated by Maurice River Township School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Elizabeth, NJ has a population of 292, a median household income of $173,611, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Port Elizabeth averages 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 22.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Elizabeth, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08348.
The population of Port Elizabeth, New Jersey is 292 with a median age of 51.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Elizabeth: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $222,900, median household income $173,611, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Elizabeth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
