Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Port Washington is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,569. Residents earn $81,582 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Port Washington receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Port Washington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Port Washington is $81,582, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Port Washington is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Port Washington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 801 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Port Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 42.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,582 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,950 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,207 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,167 |
| County GDP | $7,073M |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 389 |
| Retail | 307 |
| Manufacturing | 179 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $370,856 |
| Median List Price | $415,000 |
| Median List Price | $415,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $257 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 5.6% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,021 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Total Violent | 105.6/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 105.6/100K |
| Total Property | 800.6/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 17.6/100K |
| Theft | 730.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.8/100K |
| Arson | 88.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 674 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3849°N, 87.8841°W |
| County FIPS | 55089 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,112/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |