Living in Washington, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 564 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $41,563 (32% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $85,300, the median rent is $627/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 30.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $41,563State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $85,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $627/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 62 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 62 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington the median home value is $85,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $627 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $41,563 and the income per person is $24,714. 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 444
- Owner-occupied
- 44.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.6%
- Vacant
- 27.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.75
Washington demographics
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 62 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.1%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 564 | $41,563 | $85,300 | $627 |
| Opelousas | 15,495 | $32,964 | $105,100 | $717 |
| Port Barre | 2,275 | $41,278 | $75,700 | $881 |
| Lebeau | 126 | $15,313 | $91,700 | — |
| Leonville | 1,395 | $43,015 | $182,800 | $693 |
| Grand Coteau | 959 | $34,730 | $117,500 | $678 |
| Ville Platte | 6,253 | $28,361 | $101,200 | $656 |
| Sunset | 3,074 | $60,964 | $206,100 | $860 |
| Morrow | 153 | $35,038 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Washington, LA?
The median household income in Washington is $41,563, 32% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $85,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $627 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Washington, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 62 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.9%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 30.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 62 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
8.3% 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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