Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Port Washington
Port Washington, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,728
Population
16,544
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Luxuriate in coastal living minutes from Manhattan
Coastal
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Suburban
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Picturesque
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Family-Friendly
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Artistic
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Active
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Historic
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Located in Nassau County on the North Shore of Long Island, Port Washington is just a short train ride or drive from Manhattan. Port Washington, affectionately referred to as “Port” by locals, boasts serene waterfront living and a strong sense of community. Unique shops and eateries are strewn along the tree-lined Main Street in Port in addition to the community center Landmark on Main Street, which presents a range of performances, programs, and special events to the Port community.
Port’s location on the Manhasset Bay lends to plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, kayaking, and sailing. Residents also enjoy convenience to several beaches as well as Sunset Park, which hosts free concerts in the summertime. Harbor Links Golf Course, Sands Point Golf Club, and North Hempstead County Club provide multiple options for avid golfers. Should you prefer educational outings, you can take guided hikes at the Sands Point Preserve to learn more about the area’s history.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$167,846
Average: $186,664
Education
8,627
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,600
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Port Washington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Washington, NY is $2,538 for a studio, $2,728 for one bedroom, and $3,494 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Washington has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,728/month
564 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,870/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Port Washington, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
564 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
470 Students
Public
Grades K-5
474 Students
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Public
Grades K-5
499 Students
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,213 Students
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Science Museum of Long Island
- Sands Point Preserve
- Clark Botanic Garden
- C.W. Post Community Arboretum
- Garvies Point Museum & Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.