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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Zoey P.

Studio apartments in Port Washington -options?

Random thought, With a population of 12,569, Port Washington is a small town. Median household income is $81,582, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. It's changing fast -some good, some not so m...

6 replies 15 upvotes housing
Luca Rivera

Studio apartments in Port Washington -options?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

7 replies 1 upvotes housing
Kinsley Sanders

Rent vs buy in Port Washington -what makes sense?

Random thought, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $276,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $81,582 in Port Washington. Homes are going for about $276,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, ...

4 replies 3 upvotes housing
Mateo Jackson

Is Port Washington getting better or worse?

Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 12,569 people. You can expect to pay around $1,021 for rent here. Rent is about $1,021/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it'...

6 replies 9 upvotes living
matthew_heart

Things Port Washington needs to improve

Hello, Been living here since 2006. It's a a small town city with about 12,569 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

3 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Luca Rivera

Is Port Washington worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 12,569 people. Rent is about $1,021/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

2 replies 13 upvotes moving
Hazel Gray

Moving to Port Washington for work -advice?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,021 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Port Washington sits at 243.5 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families th...

2 replies 3 upvotes moving
matthew_heart

Biggest downsides of living in Port Washington?

Curious what people think. I'm a 46-year-old writer and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,021/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $81,582 in Port Washington. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,...

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matthew_heart

Planning a move to Port Washington -neighborhoods?

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Port Washington sits at 243.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $81,582 in Port Washington. The median home value here is around $276,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I th...

2 replies 4 upvotes moving
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