Living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Washington has 6,271 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $166,321 (113% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $575,600, the median rent is $1,996/month.
Fort Washington at a glance
- Population
- 6,271
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $166,321State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $575,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,996/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fort Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 113% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 126% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Washington the median home value is $575,600, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,996 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,836 a month in housing costs.
Fort Washington median household income
The median household income in Fort Washington is $166,321 and the income per person is $76,053. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Fort Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,344
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.70
Fort Washington demographics
- Population
- 6,271
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 2,290
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Washington ›
Education in Fort Washington
60.9% of adults 25 and older in Fort Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 33.1%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Fort Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington | 6,271 | $166,321 | $575,600 | $1,996 |
| Upper Dublin | 27,122 | $168,010 | $573,600 | $1,961 |
| Ambler | 6,847 | $77,394 | $377,300 | $1,447 |
| Oreland | 5,953 | $111,625 | $420,700 | $1,261 |
| Flourtown | 4,992 | $148,274 | $507,300 | $1,734 |
| Maple Glen | 6,643 | $181,103 | $570,900 | $2,201 |
| Spring House | 5,137 | $198,077 | $670,700 | $3,304 |
| Springfield | 21,005 | $135,683 | $469,500 | $1,578 |
| Roslyn | 10,639 | $99,318 | $328,800 | $1,306 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Washington, PA?
The median household income in Fort Washington is $166,321, 113% 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 Fort Washington?
The median home value in Fort Washington is $575,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Fort Washington?
The median gross rent in Fort Washington is $1,996 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Fort Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 113% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fort Washington?
The median age in Fort Washington is 45.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Fort Washington?
The average commute to work in Fort Washington is 25 minutes; 33.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Washington?
The unemployment rate in Fort Washington is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Washington?
60.9% of adults in Fort 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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