Overview

Introduction to Port Washington, New York

Port Washington, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles SE of New Rochelle, New York and 15 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area with.

Port Washington History

Port Washington was named in honor of George Washington in 1790, after he visited the nearby community of Roslyn. It was initially a center for sand farming. Oyster farming was started in the middle of the 19th century. After the introduction of a railroad in 1898, the town developed into a resort area. It is currently an unincorporated part of the Town of North Hempstead, a census-designated hamlet.

Port Washington and nearby Attractions

  • Bar Beach Park
  • Dodge House
  • Polish American Museum
  • Pilot House
  • Sands-Willets House
  • Hempstead Harbor Park

Things To Do In Port Washington

Port Washington offers an interesting assortment of recreational opportunities through its museums, parks and waterfront areas. There are several parks in and around the hamlet, many of which are located along the waterfront. The parks are also equipped with facilities that allow visitors to participate in various games and sports, as well as spend time relaxing. Blue Mountain, which is a few miles away, has facilities for skiing.

Port Washington Transportation

La Guardia Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Port Washington Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are available at Long Island University, CUNY Queensborough Community College, Nassau Community College and Adelphi University.

Demographics

People

Total Population15,600
Male Share of the Population47.6%
Female Share of the Population52.4%
Senior Citizens24%
Employed Population 16+7,089
Age of the Population44

Families

% of people married61%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher63.1%
Median Earnings25+$68,708
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$41,144

Wealth

Median Family Income$158,537
% Above Poverty Level95.3%
% Below Poverty Level4.7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time40 minutes
% Working from Home8.1%
% Walking and Biking to Work3.1%
% Using Public Transportation28%

Housing

People Living Alone21.7%
Median Gross Rent$1,789
Median House Value$796,800

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)28.5%
Italian18.1%
Irish11.4%
German8.3%
Polish6.2%
Russian5.1%
English4.9%
Greek2.2%
Hungarian1.5%
Swedish1.3%
French Except Basque1.3%
Austrian1.2%
Scottish0.9%
Lithuanian0.8%
Dutch0.7%
Arab0.6%
Ukrainian0.6%
Croatian0.6%
West Indian0.5%
Norwegian0.4%
Romanian0.4%
African0.4%
Danishn0.3%
Czech0.3%
South African0.3%
Welsh0.3%
Lebanese0.3%
Bulgarian0.3%
Slovak0.2%
Haitian0.2%
Finnish0.2%
Canadian0.2%
Egyptian0.2%
Swiss0.1%
Barbadian0.1%
Trinidad Tobago0.1%
Bermudan0.1%
Guyanese0.1%
Australian0.1%
Jordanian0.1%
US/American0.1%
Brazilian0.1%
Cypriot0.1%
Serbian0.1%
Israeli0.1%
Senegalese0.1%
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Port Washington Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyNassau County
Standard Zip Codes11050
Company Zip Codes11055, 11051, 11052, 11053, 11054
Phone Area Codes516
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude40.82
Approximate Longitude-73.68

Port Washington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationMINEOLA
Distance7.7 miles
Jan Temp25 to 38 F
Apr Temp41 to 58 F
Jul Temp66 to 83 F
Oct Temp47 to 63 F
Annual Precip46.3 inches
StationNEW YORK LA GUARDIA AP
Distance10.1 miles
Jan Temp27 to 39 F
Apr Temp44 to 60 F
Jul Temp70 to 85 F
Oct Temp51 to 65 F
Annual Precip44.3 inches
StationSCARSDALE
Distance12.1 miles
Jan Temp20 to 39 F
Apr Temp38 to 63 F
Jul Temp62 to 86 F
Oct Temp41 to 65 F
Annual Precip46.4 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Baxter Estates1,065$167,917
Kings Point5,187$135,223
Manhasset8,138$180,086
Manorhaven6,620$107,981
Plandome1,251$250
Sands Point2,857$250

Port Washington Public Libraries

Port Washington Public Library
1 LIBRARY DRIVE
Port Washington, New York
(516) 883-4400

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Port Washington Public Schools

Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
Port Washington Blvd
ZIP: 11050
(516) 767-5505
Middle
Total Enrollment 1169
Guggenheim Elementary School
Poplar Pl
ZIP: 11050
(516) 767-5250
Primary
Total Enrollment 554
John J Daly Elementary School
36 Rockwood Ave
ZIP: 11050
(516) 767-5200
Primary
Total Enrollment 503
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
101 Sands Point Rd
ZIP: 11050
(516) 767-5350
Primary
Total Enrollment 601
Manorhaven Elementary School
Morewood Oaks
ZIP: 11050
(516) 767-5300
Primary
Total Enrollment 459
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
101 Campus Dr
ZIP: 11050
(516) 767-5805
High
Total Enrollment 1545
South Salem Elementary School
10 Newbury Rd
ZIP: 11050
(516) 767-5400
Primary
Total Enrollment 410

Port Washington Private Schools

Happy Montessori School
40 Pleasant Ave
ZIP: 11050
Elementary
Total Enrollment 6
St Peter Of Alcantara School
1321 Port Washington Blvd
ZIP: 11050
Elementary
Total Enrollment 274
Vincent Smith School
322 Port Washington Blvd
ZIP: 11050
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 126
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Exterior view of house (end view, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr) between 1900 and 1910

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Exterior view of house (end view, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr) between 1900 and 1910

Exterior view of house (end view, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr) between 1900 and 1910

Exterior view of house (end view, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr) between 1900 and 1910

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