Below Average CostNear National AverageCommercial Township School District
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Port Norris is a small town of 1,711 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $44,091
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Norris stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Port Norris is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Norris 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 Norris's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Norris costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Norris, NJ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,720
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,091
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Port Norris'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 Norris is served primarily by Commercial Township School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Norris, NJ
National Avg
School District
Commercial Township School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Norris 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 Norris's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Norris roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,300 and median rent is $1,720/month.
Port Norris'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 Norris are operated by Commercial Township School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 4.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Norris, NJ has a population of 1,711, a median household income of $44,091, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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 Norris 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 Norris, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08349.
The population of Port Norris, New Jersey is 1,711 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Norris: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $114,300, median household income $44,091, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Norris side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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