Living in East Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Washington · Census data 2020–2024
East Washington has 1,714 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $91,136 (17% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $253,500, the median rent is $919/month.
East Washington at a glance
- Population
- 1,714
- Median age
- 37.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $91,136State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $253,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $919/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is East Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Washington the median home value is $253,500, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,765 a month in housing costs.
East Washington median household income
The median household income in East Washington is $91,136 and the income per person is $44,346. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 869
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.10
East Washington demographics
- Population
- 1,714
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 716
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Washington ›
Education in East Washington
46.6% of adults 25 and older in East Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
East Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Washington | 1,714 | $91,136 | $253,500 | $919 |
| Washington | 13,368 | $52,975 | $128,200 | $910 |
| North Franklin | 4,788 | $76,563 | $217,600 | $870 |
| Laboratory | 664 | $80,167 | $183,000 | — |
| South Strabane | 9,647 | $87,847 | $268,500 | $1,146 |
| Meadowlands | 495 | $49,412 | $183,900 | $1,360 |
| Wolfdale | 2,938 | $64,736 | $170,200 | — |
| Canton | 8,258 | $60,680 | $147,900 | $868 |
| McGovern | 4,393 | $107,395 | $320,300 | $1,184 |
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What is the median household income in East Washington, PA?
The median household income in East Washington is $91,136, 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Washington?
The median home value in East Washington is $253,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Washington?
The median gross rent in East Washington is $919 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is East Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
What is the median age in East Washington?
The median age in East Washington is 37.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Washington?
The average commute to work in East Washington is 22 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Washington?
The unemployment rate in East Washington is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Washington?
46.6% of adults in East 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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