At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$33,763 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $232,657
Median Rent
$325/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
12.9% smoking rate
How Port Wing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Wing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Wing a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Wing residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,763. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 578 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Wing is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,657. Median rent is $325/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
38.5% of adults in Port Wing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Wing has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,763
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$587M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$325
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$232,657
Housing Units135
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,971/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation684 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute34 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Wing was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.