Living in Washington, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 3,680 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $54,219 (30% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $144,500, the median rent is $842/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 3,680
- Median age
- 43.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $54,219State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $144,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington the median home value is $144,500, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,470 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $54,219 and the income per person is $40,359. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,811
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.38
Washington demographics
- Population
- 3,680
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,499
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.8%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3,680 | $54,219 | $144,500 | $842 |
| Tignall | 763 | $53,438 | $71,000 | $928 |
| Rayle | 174 | $52,944 | — | — |
| Crawfordville | 548 | $58,750 | $69,200 | $675 |
| Lincolnton | 1,768 | $43,935 | $207,100 | $734 |
| Norwood | 314 | $31,080 | $76,000 | $681 |
| Camak | 356 | $62,440 | — | — |
| Union Point | 1,704 | $62,011 | $88,600 | $911 |
| Warrenton | 2,000 | $34,103 | $67,200 | $736 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, GA?
The median household income in Washington is $54,219, 30% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $144,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $842 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Washington, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 43.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 33 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
22.3% 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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