Loading neighborhood data…
Port Washington, NY
Port Washington · Nassau County · NY 11050
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$960K
Median Price
36/100
Walk Score
7.7/10
Schools
38 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
77/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
36/100
WYLT Score64/100
Our Take
Port Washington offers a pretty good income and a very nice waterfront setting, but it’s a pricey suburb with very limited walkability and transit options. If you’re willing to drive and can afford the cost of living, it’s okay, but if you want a vibrant, walkable community, consider other places.
Community Poll
Would you move to Port Washington?
Explore this neighborhood
Map
Loading map…
The Good
- ✓High median household income
- ✓Top‑rated local schools
- ✓Low flood risk and waterfront views
- ✓Short commute to Manhattan (38 minutes)
Real Talk
- !Very high real‑estate prices – median home $960K
- !Limited public transit; mostly car dependent
- !Sparse nightlife and few shopping options
- !Property taxes and utilities can be steep
- $High property taxes in Nassau County
- $Higher than average insurance and utility costs
- $Parking fees on the harbor side can add up
Best For
Families with good schoolsCommuters to ManhattanRetirees seeking a quiet waterfrontPeople who value high income
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Port Washington, NY
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
Verify with real-time data
City-Data stats →From Residents
🏘
Loading…
Similar Neighborhoods
Good for now
Seattle
Seattle, WA
$950K · 8/10 schools
Think twice
Howard Beach
Howard Beach, NY
$596K · 7.3/10 schools
Good for now
Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
$653K · 7.5/10 schools
Think twice
Virginia Highland
Virginia Highland, GA
$747K · 7.6/10 schools
📬
Stay in the loop on Port Washington
Get one email when this report refreshes (~every 90 days). No spam.
Know someone considering this area? Send them this report.
wouldyoulivethere.com/report/port-washington-ny-11050