Port Ewen, NY
Is Port Ewen a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Port Ewen, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe43
Medium70
Low46
Other375
31 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape8
Child involved5
Assault0
Other19
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are responding to a reported CPR-in-progress situation at a rehab facility on Albany Post Road in the Roosevelt Station 5 area. | Albany Post Rd 2nd floor, room 202, Staatsburg, NY 12580 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services respond to an 18-year-old male with a lip laceration at Ulster County Jail near Albert Street and Wilmarth Court in Kingston. | Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medic one is transporting a patient to Health Alliance under a mental health pickup order. | Marys Ave, Kingston, NY 12401 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported vehicle fire near Broadway in Kingston. The fire was apparently already out on arrival, and a unit was redirected to check the municipal parking lot area near the intersection of Jansen and Foxhall. | Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a report of three suspicious people and a white hatchback vehicle near North Broadway near First Avenue (dead end). The caller reported the group had an unknown item on the ground, and the vehicle then headed up North Broadway. | N Broadway & 1st Ave, Port Ewen, NY 12401 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a county crisis support center on Broadway in Kingston for an adult man with apparent breathing difficulty and an emotional crisis. | Center St, Kingston, NY 12401 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a 32-year-old woman reported shortness of breath and lightheadedness after driving for about an hour. The incident occurred in the parking lot near Broadway, Hudson View Terrace, and St. Joseph's Boulevard. | Broadway, Port Ewen, NY 12466 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency involving a 32-year-old female who is short of breath in the parking lot near Broadway and Hudson View Terrace in Ulster Park. | Broadway, Ulster Park, NY 12487 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, there was a report of someone lying in the back parking lot near Fernway Road. A medic unit was requested but later canceled when it appeared the person just wanted some air. | Fernway Rd, Kingston, NY 12401 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a multi-unit building near Fernway Road in Kingston. A small fire on a stove in one room led to a partial evacuation, with no apparent fire spread beyond the stove. Crews ventilated the building and transported one person to a nearby hospital for basic medical care. | Fernway Rd, Kingston, NY 12401 | Fire |
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Bachelor's Degree Rate
23.05%
Per Capita Income
$56,388
Childhood Poverty Rate
16.4%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview of Port Ewen, NY
Port Ewen is a small town in New York with a population of 3,678 and a bachelor's degree rate slightly above the national average at 23.05%.
The town is ethnically diverse with significant Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish ancestries and a sizeable Hispanic population.
DiverseUpper Middle IncomeMixed Occupations
Housing market and real estate character
Port Ewen offers affordable homes with good appreciation potential, suitable for first-time buyers.
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
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What buyers will notice right away
Homes priced below state median with good appreciation rates.
Ranked better for first-time buyers than 88.4% of NY neighborhoods.
Families and Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a mixed workforce and a higher childhood poverty rate than many U.S. neighborhoods.
Mixed Workforce — Balanced mix of white- and blue-collar jobs shapes the community culture.
| Executive Occupations | 43.5% |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
Demographics and Culture
| Bachelor's Degree Rate | 23.05 |
|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | 56388 |
| Top Languages | ["English","Polish","Spanish"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Irish","Italian","German","English","Puerto Rican"] |
Commute Patterns
Most residents drive alone with short commute times under 15 minutes.
Port Ewen offers short commutes and high car usage, typical of small towns.
Short Commutes — Nearly 39% commute under 15 minutes.
Car Usage — Majority drive alone, with notable carpooling.
| Drive Alone Rate | 76.5 |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 12 |
| Commute Time Under 15 Minutes | 39 |
Homes for sale near 12487
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Frequently Asked Questions
How educated is Port Ewen?
23.05% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, slightly above the national average.
What is the income level?
Per capita income is $56,388, upper middle income relative to New York.