Port Washington, OH

Port Washington, Ohio

Port Washington, Ohio, in Tuscarawas county, is 33 miles S of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 80 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The village contains a population of approximately 552.

The People and Families of Port Washington

In Port Washington, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Port Washington, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Washington had a median family income of $37,344.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Port Washington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Port Washington Housing

Port Washington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Port Washington tend toward the low side for Ohio. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Port Washington, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Port Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Port Washington, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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

Nearby Cities and Towns

Port Washington Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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