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Port Washington, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles SE of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 15 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Port Washington contains a population of approximately 15,215.
In Port Washington, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Port Washington, at least compared to other towns of its size.
Approximately 14% of Port Washington is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Port Washington had a median family income of $102,646. The typical family in Port Washington is better off than most in New York. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Port Washington, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Port Washington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Port Washington.
Port Washington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Port Washington, 66% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Port Washington, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Port Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Port Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
(highest).
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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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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