Porter, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
130 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$105,859 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$327,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$776 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grays Harbor County
3
Aberdeen Urban Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grays Harbor County
6
Aberdeen Urban Area
6
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 1 42
Feb 7 1 43
Mar 7 0 46
Apr 5 0 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 11 0 45
Dec 9 1 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, WA State Legislative District 19, WA State Legislative District 19, WA
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Schools

Mccleary Elem
7 miles, NE • 2.8 star
East Grays Harbor High School
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
East Grays Harbor Open Doors
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Elma Middle School
7 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

The Evergreen State College
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
South Puget Sound Community College
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
Centralia College
22 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Capital Medical Center
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
Providence Centralia Hospital
21 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
100 miles, S • 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
132 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
195 miles, S • 1.4 star
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