The Town FilesPort Washington, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 16,753 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,003,200
- Household income
- $170,127
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 42.1
Port Washington is a community of 16,753 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $1,003,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 97% of New York towns, better transit than 96% of New York towns, more seaside character than 94% of New York towns.
How Port Washington ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Port Washington is worth $1,003,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $170,127, which is more affordable than 8% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,184 a month. 76.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Washington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,003,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,184 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $170,127 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Port Washington
| People | Port Washington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.6% | — |
| Work from home | 29.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Port Washington
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Washington since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 16, 2010 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Port Washington itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Port Washington
7 public schools with 5,277 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL D SCHREIBER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,614 | 12.5 |
| CARRIE PALMER WEBER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,218 | 11.0 |
| JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 533 | 11.3 |
| JOHN J DALY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 499 | 13.1 |
| MANORHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 490 | 10.7 |
| GUGGENHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 487 | 10.8 |
| SOUTH SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 436 | 11.8 |
Towns near Port Washington
- Flower Hill, NY1.4 mi · 4,794 people · home $1,975,500
- Port Washington North, NY1.5 mi · 3,160 people · home $1,058,900
- North Hempstead, NY1.7 mi · 237,639 people · home $888,000
- Manorhaven, NY1.8 mi · 6,956 people · home $687,100
- Munsey Park, NY2.0 mi · 2,809 people · home $1,984,400
- Sea Cliff, NY2.0 mi · 5,062 people · home $986,900
- Sands Point, NY2.2 mi · 2,712 people · home $2,000,001
- Glenwood Landing, NY2.2 mi · 3,948 people · home $895,400
Port Washington questions
Is Port Washington, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Washington scores better for retirees than 73% of New York towns and quieter than 9%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Port Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Washington is valued at $1,003,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $170,127, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $2,184 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Washington?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.5 inches of snow.
Does Port Washington get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 16, 2010. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)