Housing & Real Estate — Port Townsend, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 6,068 |
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| Occupied | 5,481 |
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| Vacant | 587 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,871 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,610 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $543,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$651,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,151/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,969/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 48.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 689 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 986 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 740 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,888 |
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| Median Year Built | 1982 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
