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Port Townsend, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,290 Population 1,483/sq mi density
$60,015 Median Income $43,518 per capita
$502,500 Home Value $627,866 Zillow
$1,151 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
419 Violent Crime/100K 1,759 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,015 median income, 5.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$502,500 home value, $1,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Townsend, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,015
20% below
$43,518 per capita
Home Value
$502,500
78% above
Zillow: $627,866
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
1% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
10% above
1,759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
55% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Port Townsend Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Townsend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
178%
Rent
99%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Townsend a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Townsend residents earn a median household income of $60,015 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,518. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Townsend is $502,500 , 78% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $627,866. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 31.4% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Port Townsend reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,759/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

52.2% of adults in Port Townsend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Townsend has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population10,290
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density1,483/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,015
Per Capita$43,518
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

D
Home Value$502,500
Rent$1,151
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$627,866
Housing Units6,023
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent419/100K
Property1,759/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault327/100K
Burglary399/100K

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation186 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Port Townsend was founded in 1851.
The median home in Port Townsend was built in 1982.
28.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jefferson County International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.