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Port washington, WI

Port washington, WI.

Population: 13,682 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Port washington, WI is $395,020 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $406,000 after a median 35 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,020

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,020
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$395,020
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$406,000
Median list price
$427,000
Median price per sqft
$244
1-year sale-price change
+8.8%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lincoln Elementary, Port Washington High, Thomas Jefferson Middle, Dunwiddie Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Amcast Industrial Corporation (10.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
219
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,662
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,737

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Ozaukee Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND, AURORA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+45 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,626
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,273
Average weekly wage
$1,126
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
237

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Port washingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$395,020$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$406,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market35 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,626$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Port washington, WI?
$395,020.
What is the median sale price in Port washington, WI?
$406,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Port washington, WI?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Port washington, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Port washington, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave.
Is Port washington, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Port washington, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Port washington, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Port washington, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Port washington, WI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Port washington, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Port washington, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Port washington, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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