Washington · Metropolitan Area
Port Ludlow is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,979. Residents earn $92,245 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Port Ludlow receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Port Ludlow stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Port Ludlow is $92,245, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Port Ludlow is $590,500, making it a premium housing market at 109% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,909 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Port Ludlow is a highly educated community — 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Port Ludlow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,245 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,070 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.19% |
| Commute Time | 38.2 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |
| Census Median | $590,500 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $643,783 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,909 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.19% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.4% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9146°N, 122.6951°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.6% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 38.2 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |