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Port Washington, Wisconsin

city · Ozaukee County

At a glance

12,645
Population
$296,300
Median home value (all homes)
2% below U.S. median
$394,830
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,008/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$81,948
Median household income
4% above U.S. median
21 min
Average commute
92.4%
Homes with broadband
53%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost25% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates40.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Port Washington Economic Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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