What kinds of homes are in Port Washington, WI?
Port Washington, WI has 5,691 (±304) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 956 homes per square mile of land.
53.7% are detached single-family houses.
11.3% are in buildings of two to four units.
27.4% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 5,691 (±304)
- Detached houses
- 53.7%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 11.3%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 27.4%
Homes in Port Washington by building size
| Building type | Port Washington | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 53.7% (±4.0 points) | 65.8% | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 7.6% (±2.1 points) | 8.5% | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 6.6% (±2.2 points) | 4.2% | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 4.7% (±2.2 points) | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 12.2% (±3.7 points) | 6.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 6.1% (±1.8 points) | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 7.3% | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Port Washington, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Ozaukee County (17.8%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (17.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Port Washington
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington | — | 27.4% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Town of Port Washington | 2.9 mi | 1.8% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Saukville | 3.0 mi | 20.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grafton | 3.9 mi | 11.6% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Grafton | 5.5 mi | 31.4% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Saukville | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Belgium | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Fredonia | 6.8 mi | 15.9% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Cedarburg | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Port Washington, WI (1.8%), Town of Grafton, WI (11.6%), Town of Saukville, WI (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Ozaukee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiensville | 33.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 2 | Grafton | 31.4% (±5.9 points) |
| 3 | Port Washington | 27.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Cedarburg | 22.3% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 | Saukville | 20.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 6 | Fredonia | 15.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 7 | Town of Grafton | 11.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 8 | Mequon | 10.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 9 | Belgium | 2.5% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Ozaukee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Port Washington
How many homes are in Port Washington?
Port Washington, WI has an estimated 5,691 (±304) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Port Washington houses or apartments?
53.7% are detached houses and 7.6% attached houses, while 38.7% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Port Washington?
11.3% of homes in Port Washington are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Port Washington city, Wisconsin (place:64450, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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