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Port Angeles, WA


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Port Angeles, Washington

Port Angeles, Washington, in Clallam county, is 56 miles NW of Shoreline, Washington (center to center) and 62 miles NW of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 18,397 people lived in Port Angeles.

The People and Families of Port Angeles

In Port Angeles, about 50% of adults are married. Port Angeles is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Angeles had a median family income of $41,450.

Political Inclinations

Port Angeles residents donated more money ($12,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Port Angeles Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Port Angeles are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Port Angeles, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Port Angeles is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Port Angeles Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Port Angeles Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Port Angeles, WA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime33

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