Living in Washington, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 7,290 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $55,373 (26% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $152,300, the median rent is $968/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 7,290
- Median age
- 42.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $55,373State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $152,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
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 $152,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,302 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $55,373 and the income per person is $37,295. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,378
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.24
Washington demographics
- Population
- 7,290
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 3,163
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7,290 | $55,373 | $152,300 | $968 |
| West Chester | 178 | $49,375 | $80,300 | $756 |
| Ainsworth | 633 | $68,333 | $118,400 | $725 |
| Crawfordsville | 312 | $75,625 | $79,200 | $633 |
| Wayland | 1,191 | $70,774 | $135,500 | $814 |
| Brighton | 588 | $50,481 | $92,900 | $675 |
| Kalona | 2,692 | $80,129 | $257,900 | $853 |
| Wellman | 1,454 | $57,560 | $174,500 | $820 |
| Keota | 891 | $64,188 | $106,600 | $776 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, IA?
The median household income in Washington is $55,373, 26% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $152,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $968 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Washington, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 42.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 19 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
23.6% 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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