Port Norris, NJ Overview

Port Norris is located within Commercial Township in Cumberland County.  It has a total area of 6.9 miles and a population over 1,500.  In the Port Norris area are the towns of Bivalve and Shell Pile, both were centers of the oystering industry.  Bivalve was actually named after it, while Shell Pile is named for the great heaps of oyster shells stacked outside the packing sheds.  The oystering industry reached its peak in 1955 and declined by 1957 due to a parasitic disease which killed 90 percent of the oysters.  Now, Bivalve and Shell Pile are mostly ghost towns.  Port Norris still supports a strong crabbing industry, net fishing, and recreational boating.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)-13%
Population Density (ppl / mile)55.00
Household Size (ppl)2.783
Households w/ Children26%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover0%
5+ Years in Residency27%
Median Year in Residency2.9

Housing Inventory

Port Norris, NJ Housing Inventory 136155640640136640

Market Overview

23 listings with an estimated median price of $149,000

PriceCount
$0 - 100K9
$100K - 200K5
$200K - 300K7
$300K - 400K1
$400K - 500K1
Property TypeCount
Single Family14
Commercial2
Rental3
Lots and Land5
Multi Family2

(Data as of 5/5/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Port Norris, NJ Population Demographics

Total: 2,242

Households:795

Median Age: 42.14

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Port Norris, NJ Temperature

Weather Risk

Port Norris, NJ Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Port Norris, NJ Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Port Norris, NJ Highest Education Level Attained 277722493115240748277722493115748

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Port Norris, NJ Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $46,452)

Port Norris, NJ Income by dollar range 656363801945302428669272525244100

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$809
One Bedroom
$878
Two Bedroom
$1,130
Three Bedroom
$1,478
Four Bedroom
$1,688

Smoking Ban

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Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

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Port Norris, NJ Crime

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