Living in Port Ludlow, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Ludlow · Census data 2020–2024
Port Ludlow has 2,891 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median household income is $96,103 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $635,600, the median rent is $2,213/month.
Port Ludlow at a glance
- Population
- 2,891
- Median age
- 65.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $96,103State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $635,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,213/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Port Ludlow a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Ludlow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Ludlow the median home value is $635,600, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,213 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,260 a month in housing costs.
Port Ludlow median household income
The median household income in Port Ludlow is $96,103 and the income per person is $71,861. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Port Ludlow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,814
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 1.84
Port Ludlow demographics
- Population
- 2,891
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 50.3%
- Households
- 1,571
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Ludlow ›
Education in Port Ludlow
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Port Ludlow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Ludlow
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Drive alone
- 54.5%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Port Ludlow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Ludlow | 2,891 | $96,103 | $635,600 | $2,213 |
| Hansville | 3,384 | $92,426 | $597,000 | $2,379 |
| Lofall | 1,800 | $113,750 | $528,300 | $2,012 |
| Port Gamble Tribal Community | 624 | $70,000 | $218,200 | $1,007 |
| Marrowstone | 1,164 | $110,368 | $756,000 | $1,458 |
| Port Hadlock-Irondale | 3,884 | $83,548 | $351,600 | $1,361 |
| Freeland | 1,548 | $83,241 | $522,000 | $1,237 |
| Quilcene | 362 | $34,464 | $274,300 | $1,078 |
| Kingston | 2,496 | $90,625 | $585,300 | $1,357 |
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What is the median household income in Port Ludlow, WA?
The median household income in Port Ludlow is $96,103, about the same as the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Port Ludlow?
The median home value in Port Ludlow is $635,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Port Ludlow?
The median gross rent in Port Ludlow is $2,213 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Port Ludlow, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Port Ludlow?
The median age in Port Ludlow is 65.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Port Ludlow?
The average commute to work in Port Ludlow is 35 minutes; 32.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Ludlow?
The unemployment rate in Port Ludlow is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Ludlow?
52.6% of adults in Port Ludlow have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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