The Town of Port Washington is a sub-division of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It has a T1 Census Class Code, which means it is an active county subdivision. The city has a population of approximately 61,390 people. It has a median property value of $197,900. The homeownership rate is 65%, higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Port Washington drive to work on average 22.2 minutes. There are two cars per household, and most people commute by car alone.
The housing stock in the City is largely modest, but it has some affordable housing opportunities. Typically, single-family dwellings are smaller than apartments or condos. These homes require less upkeep than larger homes. If you're looking to purchase a new home for a growing family, a multifamily unit with three or more bedrooms may be a good choice. Depending on your income level, you may want to buy a modest single-family home if you can afford it.
The majority racial and ethnic group in Port Washington is White. Other racial and ethnic groups are also represented. Port Washington has approximately 1,400 households living at or below 50% of the area median income. This figure is considered the poverty line for many housing assistance programs, such as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, demand for these vouchers is higher than the supply. While the city may be home to more affordable workforce housing, it is likely that such housing is not affordable for very low-income families.