A+
13%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
42%
Household income NAT. AVG.
4%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexPort RichmondNew YorkNew York
Income per capita$38,905$61,924$51,391
Median household income$115,706$98,495$89,985
Median income owner occupied$0$156,059$125,982
Median income renter occupied$0$78,982$58,659
Median earnings male$61,530$66,292$59,465
Median earnings female$65,181$56,743$44,739
Unemployment rate4.7%4.4%5.0%
Poverty leveln/a17.3%15.5%
Explore the Local Economy Before Moving! Local Insights Report
  • See economic data around your specific address
  • Understand nearby income and employment trends
  • Compare local economies side by side
Local Insights Report

Key findings

  • The income per capita in Port Richmond is 13% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Port Richmond is 42% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Port Richmond is 4% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Port Richmond is 100% lower than the national average

Compare New York, NY Employment

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Port Richmond

      See all the best places to live around Port Richmond
      How would you rate the job market in Port Richmond?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Port Richmond?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Port Richmond poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $65,656 $98,495 $196,990
      City
      $59,984 $89,985 $179,970
      State
      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Port Richmond median earnings by income bracket

      Port Richmond employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry18.8%18.8%
      Manufacturing sector1.7%1.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.5%1.5%
      Wholesale & retail services11.6%11.6%
      Public administration8.9%8.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.4%13.4%
      Education, health & social services15.6%15.6%
      Other26.3%26.3%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Short Hills, NJ14,190$375,147361.2%
      Essex Fells, NJ2,112$326,681301.7%
      Glen Ridge, NJ7,786$317,221290.0%
      Upper Montclair, NJ11,734$313,735285.7%
      Chatham, NJ8,913$296,410264.4%
      New York, NY8,575,966$98,49521.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Los Angeles, CA4,130,831$96,34818.5%
      Toronto, ON3,013,752n/a 
      Chicago, IL2,804,582$92,07813.2%
      New York, NY8,575,966$98,49521.1%
      Source: The Port Richmond, New York, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.