salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.4 minutes each way. Most homes (76.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $120,280 a year. That is $58 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 284 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Washington?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Washington
| Size | Port Washington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,799 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,614 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,955 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Washington overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Port Washington, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Washington
Life in Port Washington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Washington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,954 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,003,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $100,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Washington, NY?
Renting in Port Washington costs a median of about $3,007 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Washington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $120,280 a year, or $58 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Washington cheap or expensive?
Port Washington is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $183,482. It ranks 284th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Washington?
The median homeowner in Port Washington pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Port Washington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Port Washington?
The median home value in Port Washington is $1,003,200, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
18,004 people live in Port Washington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.