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Crime in Port Townsend summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Port Townsend. Key points include:
There were 200 total crimes in Port Townsend in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Port Townsend is 1,884.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Port Townsend is 471.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Port Townsend is 1,413.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Port Townsend is -11.09% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Port Townsend Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Port Townsend / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 200 | 1,884.3 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 471.1 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 28.3 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 43 | 405.1 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 150 | 1,413.2 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 169.6 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 125 | 1,177.7 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 66.0 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Port Townsend summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Port Townsend. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Port Townsend is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Port Townsend is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Port Townsend is $633,222.
The median income in Port Townsend is $62,606.
Port Townsend's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Port Townsend Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Port Townsend | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 165 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Port Townsend, WA Weather
The average high in Port Townsend is 57.7° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 67.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 19.8 inches of precipitation each year with 2.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Port Townsend |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 19.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Port Townsend Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Port Townsend
The current population in Port Townsend is 10,438. The population has increased 15.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,438 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 10,290 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 10,161 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 10,002 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 9,710 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 9,551 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 9,428 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 9,315 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 9,286 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 9,208 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 9,168 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,136 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 9,106 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 9,091 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 9,074 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Port Townsend
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Port Townsend is:
89.0% White with 9,293 White residents.
0.5% African American with 56 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 55 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 119 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 561 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 322 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Port Townsend | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Port Townsend
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Port Townsend is 57.8% female with 6,034 female residents.
Port Townsend is 42.2% male with 4,404 male residents.
| Gender | Port Townsend | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.2% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Port Townsend for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Port Townsend completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Port Townsend | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Port Townsend, Washington
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6.4% of households in Port Townsend earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Port Townsend earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Port Townsend earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Port Townsend earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Port Townsend earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Port Townsend earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Port Townsend earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Port Townsend earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Port Townsend earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Port Townsend earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Port Townsend | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
