Living in Washington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 1,056 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $66,103 (19% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $217,700, the median rent is $996/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 1,056
- Median age
- 52.9State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $66,103State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $217,700State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $996/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
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 $217,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,808 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $66,103 and the income per person is $39,353. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 619
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.04
Washington demographics
- Population
- 1,056
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 517
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
31% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,056 | $66,103 | $217,700 | $996 |
| East Barre | 1,017 | $114,483 | $195,700 | — |
| Graniteville | 244 | $82,574 | — | — |
| Chelsea | 1,223 | $65,913 | $260,900 | $1,524 |
| Websterville | 471 | $101,923 | $171,700 | $1,102 |
| Williamstown | 3,579 | $94,418 | $234,900 | $1,659 |
| South Barre | 1,346 | $78,050 | $257,600 | $1,609 |
| Corinth | 1,539 | $89,167 | $213,800 | $1,267 |
| Orange | 957 | $71,302 | $222,000 | $1,330 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, VT?
The median household income in Washington is $66,103, 19% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $217,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $996 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Washington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 52.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 31 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
31% 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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