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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Porter a good place to live?
Porter is a good place to live. Porter is considered somewhat bikeable. Porter is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It is sparse in population with 1.0 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $97,475 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14% of residents. A majority of residents in Porter are home owners, with 19% of residents renting and 81% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Porter can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Porter neighborhood guide.
Is Porter, WA a safe neighborhood?
Porter, WA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Porter?
The median home price in Porter is $140,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $28,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.66%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $720 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $31K a year to afford the median home price in Porter. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Porter is $97K.
What are the best public schools in Porter?
The best public schools that serve Porter are:
- Elma High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
- Elma Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
- Elma Middle School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Porter, Elma, WA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Porter, Elma, WA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Porter, Elma, WA are Grand Mound, Littlerock, Trosper, Tumwater Hill and South Westside.
Are home prices dropping in Porter?
Yes, home prices in Porter are down 72% in the last 12 months.