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Port Edwards, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Port Edwards, WI
At a Glance
How Port Edwards Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Edwards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Edwards a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Edwards residents earn a median household income of $73,625 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,475. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Edwards is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,464. Median rent is $866/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Port Edwards reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 282/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Port Edwards hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Edwards has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.