What are the schools like in Port Murray, NJ?

Port Murray is served primarily by Mansfield Township Elementary School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Port Murray?

The median household income in Port Murray, NJ is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Port Murray, NJ?

Port Murray has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Port Murray, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Port Murray, NJ affordable or expensive?

Port Murray's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Port Murray is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Port Murray, NJ?

Port Murray has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 402.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Port Murray, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Port Murray is a small town of 0 in New Jersey, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Port Murray's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Port Murray is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Port Murray 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: 98.4

Port Murray's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Port Murray costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Port Murray, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Port Murray's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

402.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Port Murray is served primarily by Mansfield Township Elementary School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Port Murray, NJ	National Avg
School District	Mansfield Township Elementary School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Port Murray sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Port Murray, NJ
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Port Murray, NJ	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Port Murray

Port Murray, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07865

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Murray, NJ affordable or expensive?

Port Murray's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Port Murray roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Port Murray, NJ?

Port Murray's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 402.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Port Murray?

Public schools in Port Murray are operated by Mansfield Township Elementary School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. N/A of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Port Murray, NJ a good place to live?

Port Murray, NJ has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Port Murray?

Port Murray averages 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Port Murray?

Port Murray, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07865.

What is the population of Port Murray?

The population of Port Murray, New Jersey is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Port Murray?

Key numbers for living in Port Murray: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Murray side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.