Milwaukee metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to Port Washington, WI
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About Port Washington
The Town of Port Washington (about 1,600 residents) is the rural ring around the City of Port Washington — farmland, estate lots, and quiet subdivisions in eastern Ozaukee County. It is unincorporated-town living minutes from the city's harbor, lighthouse, and Fish Day, with Lake Michigan shoreline views (shown in photos 1–3) along its eastern edge.
Home prices in Port Washington
Home prices in Port Washington vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Port Washington
- Lake Michigan shoreline at dusk (shown in photos 1–3).
- Minutes from the Port Washington harbor, lighthouse, and Rotary Park.
- Farmland and estate-lot roads for biking.
- Nearby: Harrington Beach State Park (~10 min north).
Commuting from Port Washington
- **Ozaukee County Shared-Ride Taxi** serves the town countywide and connects to MCTS at Brown Deer Road (per SEWRPC). Ozaukee County Express commuter service is limited and was under county review as of July 2026 (per WIPTA).
- Highway access: **I-43** along the west; **WI-32** and **County Road LL** are the main routes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Milwaukee: **~30–35 minutes** (approximate; longer at rush hour).
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**Ozaukee County Shared-Ride Taxi** serves the town countywide and connects to MCTS at Brown Deer Road (per SEWRPC). Ozaukee County Express commuter service is limited and was under county review as of July 2026 (per WIPTA).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.