Living in Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 1,884 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $76,538 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $256,600, the median rent is $917/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 1,884
- Median age
- 35.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,538State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $256,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
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 $256,600, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,556 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $76,538 and the income per person is $28,140. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 619
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.26
Washington demographics
- Population
- 1,884
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 33.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 578
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 46.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.5%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,884 | $76,538 | $256,600 | $917 |
| Armstrong | 536 | $78,929 | $241,700 | $1,486 |
| Bastress | 562 | $97,813 | $285,500 | — |
| Limestone | 1,934 | $71,719 | $210,200 | $1,118 |
| Gregg | 4,010 | $80,000 | $169,000 | $920 |
| Brady | 516 | $85,714 | $212,900 | — |
| Oval | 478 | $80,673 | $231,100 | — |
| White Deer | 4,402 | $83,611 | $190,900 | $761 |
| Duboistown | 1,403 | $81,875 | $194,800 | $1,287 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, PA?
The median household income in Washington is $76,538, about the same as 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 $256,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $917 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 35.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 31 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
14.9% 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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