Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
East Washington is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,658. Residents earn $80,556 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Washington receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. East Washington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Washington is $80,556, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in East Washington is $249,100, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
East Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,556 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,263 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,970 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,697 |
| County GDP | $18,672M |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Healthcare | 711 |
| Retail | 630 |
| Manufacturing | 226 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $249,100 |
| 12% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $86 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $918 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,143 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1744°N, 80.2324°W |
| County FIPS | 42125 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,684/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Retail Stores | 630 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |