Living in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington Boro · Census data 2020–2024
Washington Boro has 663 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $107,292 (38% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $236,800.
Washington Boro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington Boro at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $107,292State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $236,800State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Washington Boro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Washington Boro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington Boro the median home value is $236,800, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,955 a month in housing costs.
Washington Boro median household income
The median household income in Washington Boro is $107,292 and the income per person is $54,333. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Washington Boro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.96
Washington Boro demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington Boro ›
Education in Washington Boro
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Washington Boro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington Boro
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Washington Boro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Boro | 663 | $107,292 | $236,800 | — |
| Columbia | 10,278 | $54,437 | $196,500 | $1,075 |
| Manor | 21,989 | $89,917 | $286,300 | $1,525 |
| Mountville | 3,004 | $97,206 | $279,700 | $1,131 |
| West Hempfield | 17,163 | $98,099 | $302,400 | $1,078 |
| Wrightsville | 1,869 | $67,198 | $182,500 | $1,052 |
| East Prospect | 853 | $93,438 | $219,700 | $1,300 |
| Lower Windsor | 7,595 | $87,090 | $224,000 | $897 |
| Marietta | 2,886 | $54,167 | $211,600 | $1,020 |
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What is the median household income in Washington Boro, PA?
The median household income in Washington Boro is $107,292, 38% 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 Washington Boro?
The median home value in Washington Boro is $236,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Washington Boro, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Washington Boro?
The median age in Washington Boro is 38.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Washington Boro?
The average commute to work in Washington Boro is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington Boro?
The unemployment rate in Washington Boro is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington Boro?
15.7% of adults in Washington Boro 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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