Living in Washington, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 1,139 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $60,365 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $251,000, the median rent is $859/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 1,139
- Median age
- 55.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,365State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $251,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington the median home value is $251,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,606 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $60,365 and the income per person is $54,527. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 671
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.80
Washington demographics
- Population
- 1,139
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.3%
- Households
- 634
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,139 | $60,365 | $251,000 | $859 |
| Blennerhassett | 3,282 | $88,487 | $179,800 | $1,117 |
| Lubeck | 1,495 | $71,171 | $236,700 | $836 |
| Belpre | 6,654 | $54,592 | $159,000 | $867 |
| Hockingport | 107 | $110,671 | $162,800 | — |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
| Coolville | 664 | $47,333 | $128,600 | $806 |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| Mineralwells | 2,389 | $64,643 | $155,100 | $851 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, WV?
The median household income in Washington is $60,365, about the same as the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $251,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $859 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Washington, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 55.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 35 minutes; 30.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
33.3% 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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