Living in Washington, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 129 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median home value is $323,900, the median rent is $1,328/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 61.4State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $323,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,328/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington the median home value is $323,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,328 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
Washington demographics
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 37.2%
- Households
- 56
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 67.9%
- Drive alone
- 32.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.1%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 129 | — | $323,900 | $1,328 |
| Alta | 656 | $96,792 | $470,000 | $1,083 |
| Dutch Flat | 200 | $96,136 | $440,300 | — |
| Nevada City | 3,172 | $75,792 | $677,400 | $1,411 |
| Grass Valley | 14,113 | $51,764 | $482,200 | $1,458 |
| Sierra City | 250 | $95,696 | $381,700 | — |
| Colfax | 2,407 | $72,788 | $434,300 | $1,553 |
| Rough and Ready | 736 | $102,725 | $691,500 | $1,214 |
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What is the average home price in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $323,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,328 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Washington, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 61.4 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
13.2% of adults in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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