At a Glance
Median Income
$92,245
$60,070 per capita
Home Value
$590,500
Zillow: $643,783
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
2,561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Port Ludlow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Ludlow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Ludlow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Ludlow residents earn a median household income of $92,245 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,070. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Ludlow is $590,500 , 109% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $643,783. Median rent is $1,909/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Port Ludlow reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,561/100K.
Education
53.6% of adults in Port Ludlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Ludlow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,979
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,245
Per Capita$60,070
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$590,500
Rent$1,909
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$643,783
Housing Units1,848
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property2,561/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute38 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Ludlow was built in 1996.
26.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jefferson County International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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