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Living in
Port Washington.
Port Washington is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Port Washington
This North Shore Long Island hamlet sits on the Cow Neck Peninsula with water on two sides—Manhasset Bay to the west and Hempstead Harbor to the east—which gives it genuine waterfront character without being a vacation destination. You're looking at a solidly affluent community with a median household income around $170,000 and median home values topping $976,000, so this isn't an affordable entry point, but you're paying for established neighborhoods, strong schools (Paul D. Schreiber High School ranks in the top 5% nationally), and a median commute of about 37 minutes if you're heading into the city.
Port Washington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Port Washington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Port Washington, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (10.6%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.4%
of households
Married Couples
65.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Port Washington
In Port Washington, rent runs 35% above the NY average, and home values are 137% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
76.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1953
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,293,605 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Port Washington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Port Washington, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Port Washington: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Port Washington is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Port Washington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.4 min avg
How Port Washington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Port Washington, most residents drive alone to work (45%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Port Washington runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
24.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
662.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Port Washington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Port Washington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Port Washington is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Port Washington, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Port Washington is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Port Washington has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.1"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
83
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.00" |
| Mar | 51°F | 35°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.75" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.13" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.92" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.08" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Port Washington
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Port Washington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Francis Hospital - the Heart Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Roslyn
North Shore University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Manhasset
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Glen Cove
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Port Washington
Port Washington's student/teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 72.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Port Washington (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
13.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,254 students · in-state tuition $5,254 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Port Washington
Port Washington has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
13 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
17 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayCities Near Port Washington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Port Washington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Port Washington FAQ
Is Port Washington, New York affordable?⌄
Port Washington's median rent is $2,184/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $170,127/year. Median home value is $1,003,200.
Is Port Washington, New York safe?⌄
Port Washington's violent crime rate was 25 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 663 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Port Washington, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Port Washington, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Port Washington, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Port Washington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,184/month and median household income is $170,127/year. The median home value is $1,003,200. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Port Washington, New York?⌄
The average commute in Port Washington is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from