Port Jefferson is a small town of 387 in Ohio, with a median household income of $36,250
and a 13.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Jefferson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Port Jefferson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Jefferson 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: 87.8
Port Jefferson's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Jefferson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Jefferson, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Port Jefferson's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.5 /100k
Property Crime
1074.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Port Jefferson, OH
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
4.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Jefferson sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Port Jefferson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Jefferson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,900 and median rent is $850/month.
Port Jefferson's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.3 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 Jefferson, OH has a population of 387, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 13.3%.
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 Jefferson averages 34.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Jefferson, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45360.
The population of Port Jefferson, Ohio is 387 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Jefferson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $76,900, median household income $36,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Jefferson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
