Living in Washington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 2,603 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $92,226 (18% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $309,600, the median rent is $971/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 2,603
- Median age
- 51.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,226State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $309,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $971/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington the median home value is $309,600, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,953 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $92,226 and the income per person is $42,383. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,072
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.45
Washington demographics
- Population
- 2,603
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 1,061
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2,603 | $92,226 | $309,600 | $971 |
| Lake Meade | 2,176 | $114,917 | $294,800 | — |
| Wellsville | 239 | $92,321 | $203,100 | $967 |
| Franklintown | 480 | $69,954 | $171,600 | $1,235 |
| Reading | 5,873 | $95,417 | $276,200 | $918 |
| Warrington | 4,584 | $77,763 | $276,300 | $761 |
| East Berlin | 1,523 | $73,523 | $242,000 | $1,077 |
| Mount Royal | 245 | $77,446 | $245,600 | — |
| Latimore | 2,670 | $84,750 | $308,100 | $1,256 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, PA?
The median household income in Washington is $92,226, 18% 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 $309,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $971 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Washington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 51.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 29 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
21.8% 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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