Living in Washington, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 15,130 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $79,173 (12% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $231,800, the median rent is $827/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 15,130
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,173State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $231,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $827/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $231,800, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,442 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $79,173 and the income per person is $42,762. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,889
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.23
Washington demographics
- Population
- 15,130
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 6,702
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15,130 | $79,173 | $231,800 | $827 |
| Marthasville | 2,328 | $112,083 | $182,900 | $953 |
| Augusta | 285 | $103,750 | $362,500 | $1,375 |
| Union | 12,781 | $73,435 | $205,200 | $858 |
| Villa Ridge | 2,835 | $73,826 | $166,600 | $1,462 |
| Gray Summit | 2,991 | $65,667 | $170,500 | $1,043 |
| New Haven | 3,302 | $71,306 | $192,400 | $974 |
| New Melle | 452 | $114,375 | $397,800 | — |
| St. Clair | 4,789 | $41,820 | $157,700 | $1,011 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, MO?
The median household income in Washington is $79,173, 12% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $231,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $827 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Washington, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 43.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 21 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
32.3% 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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