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Port Washington Area Facts

  • Port Washington has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Port Washington crime rates are 74% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Port Washington is 65% higher than the New York average
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Port Washington City Review 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) As an affluent member of society, you will fit right in here at Port Washington. I'm telling you this place is magnificent, you have the Sands Point Golf Club, The Village Club, The Harbor Links Golf Course, all located within the Manhasset Bay. A well known fact about Port Washi ...Read More ngton is it's connection to Golf.

With many locations along Port Washington Boulevard, you can find your choice of restaurant, shopping, and also much more. I know there is the question about traffic, and to tell the truth, things aren't that bad here. While enjoying a round of golf, it's rare to see an airplane in the sky.

Unknown to many, this is a very safe place to live. Schools are great and the only issue you may run into is the fact that it could be considered quite expensive to those who can't afford it. I have lived here for years and find it quite enjoyable as well. I know you can see for yourself. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Port Washington? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Merriman Park
      Blumenfeld Family Park
      Stannards Brook County Park
      North Hempstead Aerodrome
      Baxter Pond Park
      Miriam Benzell Green
      Lions Field
      Alvan O. Petrus Park

      Entertainment

      Polish American Museum
      Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society
      Jeanne Rimsky Theater
      Long Island Traditions
      North Hempstead Beach Park Ampitheatre
      Flower Hill Village Park Stage
      Thomas Dodge Homestead
      John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band Shell

      Food & Drink

      Smashburger
      Vintage Grapes
      Subway
      Port Washington Wine & Liquor
      Burger King
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Subway

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Washington? Of all people who commute, 25.7% take public transportation in Port Washington.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Port Washington? The cost of living in Port Washington is 193/100 - which is 65% higher than New York.
      Port Washington
      193

      93% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Port Washington? Port Washington crime rates are 563, which are 74% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      563 per 100k people

      75% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 178

      75% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Port Washington? The median income in Port Washington is $149,650 which is 146% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $149,650171% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $77,137159% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Port Washington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Port Washington home prices? Port Washington home prices are $846,500 - which is 196% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $846,500358% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,85896% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Port Washington have good schools? The Port Washington graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      48% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Port Washington a good place to live? Port Washington has an overall rating of 71% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      2 total surveys

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