Port Gibson is a small town of 576 in New York, with a median household income of N/A
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Gibson stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Port Gibson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Gibson 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: 97.7
Port Gibson's overall cost of living index is 97.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Gibson costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Gibson, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Port Gibson's violent crime rate is 100.2 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
100.2 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Port Gibson, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
49.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Gibson sees average highs of 30.4°F in January
and 79.4°F in July,
with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.6 inches of snow per year.
Port Gibson's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Gibson 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.
Port Gibson's violent crime rate is 100.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Port Gibson, NY has a population of 576, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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 Gibson averages 30.4°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches
with about 56.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Gibson, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14537.
The population of Port Gibson, New York is 576 with a median age of 69.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Gibson: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Gibson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.