Living in Washington, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 9,726 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $40,186 (44% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $206,800, the median rent is $856/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 9,726
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $40,186State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $206,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $206,800, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,686 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $40,186 and the income per person is $30,358. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,266
- Owner-occupied
- 46.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.6%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.99
Washington demographics
- Population
- 9,726
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 4,709
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
24% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9,726 | $40,186 | $206,800 | $856 |
| Washington Park | 456 | $88,750 | $315,500 | $1,167 |
| Chocowinity | 903 | $41,382 | $114,300 | $794 |
| Cypress Landing | 1,044 | $83,785 | $440,000 | — |
| River Road | 3,366 | $46,352 | $232,800 | $817 |
| Grimesland | 650 | $42,232 | $208,700 | $1,453 |
| Simpson | 432 | $39,464 | $177,800 | $767 |
| Bear Grass | 133 | $77,679 | $131,800 | $675 |
| Bath | 391 | $103,611 | $382,400 | $1,146 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, NC?
The median household income in Washington is $40,186, 44% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $206,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $856 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Washington, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 46.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 20 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
24% 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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