Living in Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 2,137 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $80,682 (3% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $233,500, the median rent is $718/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 2,137
- Median age
- 49.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $80,682State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $233,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $718/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
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 $233,500, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,759 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $80,682 and the income per person is $40,315. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 967
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.33
Washington demographics
- Population
- 2,137
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 918
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2,137 | $80,682 | $233,500 | $718 |
| Elizabethville | 1,350 | $68,864 | $174,300 | $825 |
| Berrysburg | 301 | $61,964 | $153,800 | — |
| Jackson | 1,712 | $95,515 | $239,500 | $927 |
| Mifflin | 857 | $81,071 | $234,800 | $1,125 |
| Pillow | 264 | $73,438 | $136,500 | $640 |
| Lykens | 1,878 | $73,318 | $107,300 | $804 |
| Wiconisco | 1,050 | $68,438 | $116,700 | $890 |
| Upper Paxton | 4,026 | $58,105 | $188,500 | $797 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, PA?
The median household income in Washington is $80,682, 3% 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?
The median home value in Washington is $233,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $718 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 49.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 33 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
20.4% 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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