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Port Washington, WI is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable yet luxurious lifestyle. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Port Washington is the perfect place to call home. With an average two-bedroom rent of just $1,090, compared to the U.S. average of $1,430; it's a great value for money. Not only that, but grocery costs index in Port Washington is 97 versus the U.S. average of 100. The local companies and markets in Port Washington include Kwik Trip, Piggly Wiggly Supermarkets and Aaron's Inc., providing residents with access to quality items at reasonable prices throughout the city.

Port Washington has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Port Washington has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Port Washington
- The Sales Tax Rate for Port Washington is 5.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Port Washington is 6.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Port Washington
- The average income of a Port Washington resident is $30,766 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Port Washington resident is $70,333 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPort Washington, WisconsinUnited States
  3.86
  -4.5%-6.2%
  34.3%33.5%
  5.6%6.2%
  6.3%4.6%
  $35,990$37,638
  $70,333$69,021
  $88,175$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.6%6.8%
  18.7%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  11.7%11.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  0.9%1.9%
  5.3%4.7%
  1.7%1.9%
  3.4%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  2.3%4.2%
  9.6%9.3%
  14.2%14.0%
  2.4%2.1%
  7.5%7.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  5.8%4.7%
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Over 11 years ago

Port is an hidden gem on the north side of Milwaukee. Downtown that is being revitalized, beautiful lakefront setting and you can walk  More

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gorgous spring and fall, but too damn cold and long winters, humid  More

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