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Port Washington, NY
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Port Washington, NY
At a Glance
How Port Washington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Washington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Washington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Washington residents earn a median household income of $183,964 , which is 145% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $85,210. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Washington is $976,200 , 246% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,221,407. Median rent is $2,218/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Port Washington reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 469/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
70.1% of adults in Port Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (108% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Washington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.