Below Average CostSafer than AveragePort Republic School District
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Port Republic is a small town of 980 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $128,611
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Republic stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Port Republic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Republic 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: 97.2
Port Republic's overall cost of living index is 97.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Republic costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Republic, NJ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$359,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$128,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Port Republic's violent crime rate is 329.6 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
329.6 /100k
Property Crime
1468.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Port Republic is served primarily by Port Republic School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Republic, NJ
National Avg
School District
Port Republic School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Republic sees average highs of 43.2°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.4 inches of snow per year.
Port Republic's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Republic roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $359,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Port Republic's violent crime rate is 329.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1468.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Port Republic are operated by Port Republic School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Republic, NJ has a population of 980, a median household income of $128,611, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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 Republic averages 43.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches
with about 17.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Republic, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08241.
The population of Port Republic, New Jersey is 980 with a median age of 54.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Republic: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $359,800, median household income $128,611, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Republic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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