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Port Washington, WI

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Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan, Port Washington invokes the feel of a historic fishing village just 25 miles north of Milwaukee. Home to 36 parks, Port Washington is ripe with opportunity for outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, and relaxing in Port Washington’s many scenic parks and Lake Michigan beaches.

Port Washington hosts the world’s largest one-day outdoor fish fry, Port Fish Day, every year. The historic downtown district is the heart of Port Washington, teeming with specialty shops, tasty eateries, and cozy cafes. Urban luxuries abound in nearby Milwaukee and Chicago. Commuting and traveling from Port Washington is easy with access to I-43.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Port Washington, WI is $600 for a studio, $1,023 for one bedroom, $1,184 for two bedrooms, and $3,903 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Washington has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,023/month
626 Sq Ft
House
$4,405/month
2,213 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Dunwiddie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

351 Students

9
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

302 Students

8
out of 10

Thomas Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

717 Students

7
out of 10

Thomas Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

717 Students

7
out of 10

Port Washington High

Public

Grades 9-12

814 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sauk Creek Nature Preserve
  • Port Washington Light Station
  • Kurtz Woods Natural Area
  • Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve
  • Tendick Nature Park

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.