Living in Washington, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 1,208 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $89,453 (10% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $358,600, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 1,208
- Median age
- 55State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $89,453State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $358,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
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 $358,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,907 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $89,453 and the income per person is $50,428. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,025
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 53.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.51
53.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Washington has many vacation and second homes.
Washington demographics
- Population
- 1,208
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 481
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
32% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,208 | $89,453 | $358,600 | $1,106 |
| Lempster | 953 | $86,607 | $241,900 | — |
| Goshen | 1,042 | $70,417 | $255,600 | $1,938 |
| Windsor | 254 | $103,750 | $337,500 | — |
| Bradford | 1,565 | $108,015 | $341,700 | $1,507 |
| Marlow | 855 | $110,455 | $325,400 | $1,154 |
| Hillsborough | 5,980 | $84,495 | $272,300 | $1,198 |
| Stoddard | 1,072 | $94,904 | $330,300 | $895 |
| Newbury | 2,027 | $116,477 | $463,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Washington, NH?
The median household income in Washington is $89,453, 10% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $358,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,106 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Washington, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 55 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 36 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
32% 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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