Living in Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 703 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $52,917 (32% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $175,000, the median rent is $708/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 703
- Median age
- 52.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $52,917State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $175,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $708/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
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 $175,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $52,917 and the income per person is $30,554. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 460
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.23
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Washington has many vacation and second homes.
Washington demographics
- Population
- 703
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 315
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 703 | $52,917 | $175,000 | $708 |
| Templeton | 213 | $54,659 | $82,300 | $617 |
| East Franklin | 3,776 | $98,025 | $216,000 | $327 |
| Madison | 991 | $54,417 | $132,500 | $638 |
| Sugarcreek | 1,456 | $57,583 | $180,900 | $3,200 |
| Pine | 296 | $57,000 | $69,600 | $625 |
| East Brady | 1,041 | $66,250 | $143,500 | $662 |
| Madison | 972 | $68,409 | $150,800 | $603 |
| West Hills | 1,584 | $97,754 | $226,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Washington, PA?
The median household income in Washington is $52,917, 32% lower 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 Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $175,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $708 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 52.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 34 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
21.2% 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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