Port Townsend, Washington
Quick Statistics
Port Townsend is a community in Jefferson County, Washington, home to about 10,438 people spread across 6.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $39,335 a year, and a typical home is worth about $543,400. About 60.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 15 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Port Townsend ranks number 128 of 628 in population, number 459 in median household income, number 207 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Port Townsend typically top out near 74°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA | 6.1 mi. | 3,884 |
| 2. | Marrowstone, WA | 7.8 mi. | 1,164 |
| 3. | Coupeville, WA | 8.4 mi. | 1,980 |
| 4. | Blyn, WA | 11.8 mi. | 134 |
| 5. | Freeland, WA | 12.7 mi. | 1,548 |
| 6. | Oak Harbor, WA | 14.0 mi. | 24,362 |
| 7. | Jamestown, WA | 14.0 mi. | 390 |
| 8. | Sequim, WA | 14.2 mi. | 8,161 |
What is the population of Port Townsend, Washington?
Port Townsend has a population of about 10,438 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Port Townsend, Washington in?
Port Townsend is located in Jefferson County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Port Townsend, Washington?
The median home value in Port Townsend is about $543,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Port Townsend, Washington?
The median personal income in Port Townsend is about $39,335 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Port Townsend, Washington?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Port Townsend, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 74 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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