The Town FilesPort Jervis, New York
City in Orange County · population 8,775 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $236,700
- Household income
- $47,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 40.2
Port Jervis is a city of 8,775 people in Orange County, New York. The median home is worth $236,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 94% of New York towns, hipper than 94% of New York towns, more vibrant than 88% of New York towns.
How Port Jervis ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Port Jervis is worth $236,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $47,917, which is more affordable than 13% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,260 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Jervis | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,260 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $47,917 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Port Jervis
| People | Port Jervis | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Port Jervis
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Jervis since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 14, 1988 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2024 | Fire | FM-5547: Jennings Creek Fire |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 155,524 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,619 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Port Jervis itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Port Jervis
3 public schools with 1,880 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA S KUHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 753 | 11.2 |
| PORT JERVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 734 | 10.6 |
| PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 393 | 10.3 |
Towns near Port Jervis
- Westfall, PA4.2 mi · 2,537 people · home $299,900
- Greenville, NY4.8 mi · 4,689 people · home $380,400
- Deerpark, NY5.1 mi · 7,509 people · home $247,400
- Montague, NJ7.0 mi · 3,792 people · home $344,500
- Minisink, NY8.6 mi · 4,621 people · home $452,200
- Wantage, NJ9.2 mi · 10,811 people · home $370,100
- Mount Hope, NY10.1 mi · 6,537 people · home $368,900
- Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA11.0 mi · 3,249 people · home $348,000
Port Jervis questions
Is Port Jervis, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Jervis scores better for retirees than 4% of New York towns and quieter than 8%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Port Jervis?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Jervis is valued at $236,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,917, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,260 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Jervis?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 42.6 inches of snow.
Does Port Jervis get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Jervis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 14, 1988. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)