Port Washington, WI

Port Washington, Wisconsin

Port Washington, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee county, is 24 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Port Washington contains a population of approximately 10,467.

The People and Families of Port Washington

In Port Washington, about 59% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Port Washington has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Washington had a median family income of $62,215. The typical family in Port Washington is better off than most in Wisconsin. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Port Washington have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, 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 $8,200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Port Washington Housing

Port Washington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Wisconsin, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Port Washington, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Port Washington, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 Public Libraries

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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 High Schools (2004)

PORT WASHINGTON HI
427 W JACKSON ST
262-268-5505
Serves 935 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Port Washington Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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