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Port Washington, OH


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Port Washington Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Port Washington Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Port Washington Public Transportation Use

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built11
People Living Alone11
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