Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson county, is 27 miles W of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 8,334 people lived in Port Townsend.

The People and Families of Port Townsend

In Port Townsend, about 50% of adults are married. Port Townsend 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. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Port Townsend, females are somewhat more common than males. 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 Townsend had a median family income of $47,027. Significantly, more adults in Port Townsend have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Washington. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Port Townsend residents donated more money ($13,625) 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 Townsend Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Port Townsend are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Living alone is quite feasible in Port Townsend, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Port Townsend, 74% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city 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 Port Townsend; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Port Townsend, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Port Townsend Almanac

Port Townsend Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Port Townsend Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Port Townsend, 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

Port Townsend Hospitals

JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
834 SHERIDAN STREET
(360) 385-2200
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Port Townsend

Port Townsend High Schools (2004)

PORT TOWNSEND HIGH SCHOOL
1500 VAN NESS ST
360-379-4520
Serves 592 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

I.C.E. PROGRAM
1637 GRANT STREET
360-379-4535
A Non-traditional School
Serves 52 students.

Port Townsend Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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