Living in Washington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 15,919 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $95,179 (14% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $221,900, the median rent is $1,155/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 15,919
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $95,179State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $221,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,155/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington the median home value is $221,900, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,155 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,696 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $95,179 and the income per person is $44,529. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,267
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.61
Washington demographics
- Population
- 15,919
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 6,053
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15,919 | $95,179 | $221,900 | $1,155 |
| Germantown Hills | 3,436 | $147,341 | $264,900 | — |
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| Morton | 16,595 | $94,402 | $239,400 | $1,074 |
| Metamora | 4,159 | $129,479 | $201,800 | $1,008 |
| Deer Creek | 654 | $94,375 | $148,900 | $1,152 |
| Peoria Heights | 5,825 | $60,099 | $117,700 | $913 |
| Eureka | 5,007 | $56,048 | $154,300 | $692 |
| Bay View Gardens | 281 | $52,679 | $122,800 | $787 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, IL?
The median household income in Washington is $95,179, 14% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $221,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,155 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Washington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 38.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 20 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
43.7% 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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