Sign In Register

East Washington, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,658 Population 3,684/sq mi density
$80,556 Median Income $44,263 per capita
$249,100 Home Value $228,755 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,556 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$249,100 home value, $918/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Washington, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,556
7% above
$44,263 per capita
Home Value
$249,100
12% below
Zillow: $228,755
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
313/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
36% above
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How East Washington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Washington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
88%
Rent
79%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Washington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Washington residents earn a median household income of $80,556 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,263. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Washington is $249,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,755. Median rent is $918/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

East Washington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 313/100K.

Education

45.8% of adults in East Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Washington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,658
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,684/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,556
Per Capita$44,263
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,100
Rent$918
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$228,755
Housing Units906
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property313/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,143 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries14

Did You Know?

East Washington was founded in 1892.
The median home in East Washington was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.