Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Port Washington
Port Washington, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,042
Population
13,427
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Make this charming lakeside town your home port
Suburban
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Lakeside
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Upscale
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Charming
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Nautical
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Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan, Port Washington invokes the feel of a historic fishing village just 25 miles north of Milwaukee. Home to 36 parks, Port Washington is ripe with opportunity for outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, and relaxing in Port Washington’s many scenic parks and Lake Michigan beaches.
Port Washington hosts the world’s largest one-day outdoor fish fry, Port Fish Day, every year. The historic downtown district is the heart of Port Washington, teeming with specialty shops, tasty eateries, and cozy cafes. Urban luxuries abound in nearby Milwaukee and Chicago. Commuting and traveling from Port Washington is easy with access to I-43.
Explore the City
Newport Shores Condos in the Port Washington marina offer fantastic views of Lake Michigan.
People Enjoying a Walk Through the Marina
The neon sign from Bernie's Fine Meats in downtown Port Washington.
St. Mary's Church sits proudly above downtown Port Washington.
Sit and watch the activity going on in the Port Washington marina.
Stop in early at Daily Baking Company for the freshest bakery in Port Washington.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,971
Average: $91,798
Education
4,223
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,367
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Port Washington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Washington, WI is $950 for a studio, $1,040 for one bedroom, $1,225 for two bedrooms, and $3,923 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Washington has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,040/month
626 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Port Washington, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
Public
Grades K-8
717 Students
Public
Grades K-8
717 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
814 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sauk Creek Nature Preserve
- Port Washington Light Station
- Kurtz Woods Natural Area
- Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve
- Tendick Nature Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Mitchell 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.