City profile
Port Townsend, WA
Island County · Population 10,438
Port Townsend is a town in Island County, WA with about 10,438 residents and a typical home value near $543,000. It is 42 miles from Seattle, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
152
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$543,400
Typical monthly housing
$3,332
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
128
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 64/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Earthquake, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
52 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 40% Republican
Community
Population
10,438
Black population
0.7%
County
Island County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 10,438 residents
- Typical home value about $543,000
- 42 miles from Seattle, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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