Port Washington, NY

Port Washington, New York

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.

The People and Families of Port Washington

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Port Washington.

Port Washington Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Port Washington, NY

Comparing Port Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
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

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Port Washington Almanac

Port Washington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Port Washington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Port Washington residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Port Washington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Port Washington

Port Washington High Schools (2004)

PAUL D. SCHREIBER SHS
101 CAMPUS DR
516-767-5800
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,394 students.

Port Washington Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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