Living in Washington, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 1,624 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $59,861 (20% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $195,200, the median rent is $1,036/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 48.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $59,861State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $195,200State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,036/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
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 $195,200, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,459 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $59,861 and the income per person is $38,398. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 777
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.31
Washington demographics
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 684
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,624 | $59,861 | $195,200 | $1,036 |
| Somerville | 837 | $71,250 | $218,100 | $1,583 |
| Union | 2,663 | $80,724 | $267,600 | $1,179 |
| Appleton | 1,360 | $53,618 | $235,600 | $1,104 |
| Liberty | 969 | $71,146 | $229,600 | $559 |
| Jefferson | 2,647 | $85,078 | $311,600 | $1,120 |
| Palermo | 1,473 | $89,095 | $259,700 | $1,235 |
| Waldoboro | 5,253 | $69,107 | $274,900 | $348 |
| Windsor | 2,690 | $63,178 | $228,800 | $1,265 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, ME?
The median household income in Washington is $59,861, 20% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $195,200, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,036 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Washington, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 48.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 32 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
17.3% 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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