The Town FilesPort Washington, Ohio
Village in Tuscarawas County · population 548 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,500
- Household income
- $66,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.0
Port Washington is a village of 548 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $123,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 94% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Ohio towns, better for families than 79% of Ohio towns.
How Port Washington ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Port Washington is worth $123,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $66,500, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $944 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Washington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $944 | $914 |
| Median household income | $66,500 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Port Washington
| People | Port Washington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Port Washington
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Washington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 12, 2003 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 12, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Tuscarawas County since 1996
Tuscarawas County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County had 37,426 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,893 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Port Washington itself the ACS puts it at 14%.
Public schools in Port Washington
1 public school with 403 students, about 22.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington Elementary School | K-5 | 403 | 22.4 |
Towns near Port Washington
- Gnadenhutten, OH5.3 mi · 1,240 people · home $117,900
- Newcomerstown, OH5.4 mi · 3,702 people · home $95,300
- Tuscarawas, OH7.9 mi · 1,035 people · home $158,200
- Uhrichsville, OH10.4 mi · 5,272 people · home $117,400
- Midvale, OH10.9 mi · 673 people · home $112,500
- Dennison, OH11.2 mi · 2,709 people · home $102,700
- New Philadelphia, OH11.8 mi · 17,677 people · home $169,500
- Baltic, OH12.5 mi · 851 people · home $120,600
Port Washington questions
Is Port Washington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Washington scores better for retirees than 53% of Ohio towns and quieter than 94%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Port Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Washington is valued at $123,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,500, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $944 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Washington?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 16.2 inches of snow.
Does Port Washington get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 12, 2003. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)