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Port Townsend
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Port Townsend is a scenic small city on the northeastern tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, famous for its Victorian architecture, maritime history, and lively arts scene. Surrounded by water and mountains, it offers a blend of outdoor adventure and cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
10,148
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
48.12°, -122.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,060
Local Cost
$1,950
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1252 mm
Internet Speed
171 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
1
Cafes
16
Nightlife
4
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
910.0
Airport
TWD
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 95 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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