Living in Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 13,368 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $52,975 (32% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $128,200, the median rent is $910/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 13,368
- Median age
- 39State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $52,975State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $128,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
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 $128,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,198 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $52,975 and the income per person is $31,726. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,976
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 1.94
Washington demographics
- Population
- 13,368
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 6,023
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
19% 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
- 8.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 13,368 | $52,975 | $128,200 | $910 |
| East Washington | 1,714 | $91,136 | $253,500 | $919 |
| North Franklin | 4,788 | $76,563 | $217,600 | $870 |
| Laboratory | 664 | $80,167 | $183,000 | — |
| Meadowlands | 495 | $49,412 | $183,900 | $1,360 |
| South Strabane | 9,647 | $87,847 | $268,500 | $1,146 |
| Wolfdale | 2,938 | $64,736 | $170,200 | — |
| Canton | 8,258 | $60,680 | $147,900 | $868 |
| McGovern | 4,393 | $107,395 | $320,300 | $1,184 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, PA?
The median household income in Washington is $52,975, 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 $128,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $910 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 39 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 19 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
19% 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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