What are the schools like in Porter, WA?

School district data for Porter is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Porter?

The median household income in Porter, WA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.2%.

What is the weather like in Porter, WA?

Porter has an average high temperature of 48.6°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

Porter, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Porter, WA?

Porter has a violent crime rate of 185.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1438.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Porter, WA a Good Place to Live?

Porter is a small town of 146 in Washington, with a median household income of N/A and a 24.2% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Porter stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Porter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Porter city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Porter metro area.

Metric	Porter, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$327,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Porter's violent crime rate is 185.2 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

185.2 /100k

Property Crime

1438.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Porter, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Porter sees average highs of 48.6°F in January and 78.4°F in July, with 72.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Porter, WA
Average High — January	48.6°F
Average High — July	78.4°F
Annual Precipitation	72.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	Porter, WA	National Avg
Population	146	—
Median Age	65.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	52.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Malone, WA 2 mi Elma, WA 7 mi McCleary, WA 8 mi Oakville, WA 8 mi Satsop, WA 11 mi

Porter vs Other Cities

Porter, WA vs Malone, WA Porter, WA vs Elma, WA Porter, WA vs McCleary, WA Porter, WA vs Oakville, WA Porter, WA vs Satsop, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porter, WA affordable or expensive?

Porter has a median home value of $327,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Porter, WA?

Porter's violent crime rate is 185.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1438.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Porter?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Porter, WA a good place to live?

Porter, WA has a population of 146, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 24.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Porter?

Porter averages 48.6°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 72.0 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Porter?

The population of Porter, Washington is 146 with a median age of 65.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Porter?

Key numbers for living in Porter: median home $327,300, median household income N/A, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Porter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.