Living in Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 654 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $72,188 (7% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $220,600, the median rent is $1,095/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 654
- Median age
- 49.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $72,188State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $220,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.8%.
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 $220,600, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,578 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $72,188 and the income per person is $39,415. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 307
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.26
Washington demographics
- Population
- 654
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 654 | $72,188 | $220,600 | $1,095 |
| Scott | 2,016 | $83,602 | $189,100 | $1,063 |
| Plain Grove | 751 | $70,750 | $218,100 | $1,072 |
| Harlansburg | 269 | $54,524 | $113,600 | $1,088 |
| Hickory | 2,565 | $74,478 | $180,200 | $937 |
| Springfield | 2,089 | $76,786 | $238,700 | $1,026 |
| Wilmington | 2,655 | $72,557 | $238,200 | $859 |
| Liberty | 1,351 | $78,906 | $233,200 | $1,072 |
| New Wilmington | 2,395 | $73,696 | $209,800 | $977 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, PA?
The median household income in Washington is $72,188, 7% 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 $220,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,095 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 49.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 25 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
24.5% 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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