At a Glance
Median Income
$159,302
$76,797 per capita
Home Value
$561,000
Zillow: $761,520
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
39.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.3%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Fort Washington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Washington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Washington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Washington residents earn a median household income of $159,302 , which is 112% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,797. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Washington is $561,000 , 99% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $761,520. Median rent is $2,031/month, with 39.7% 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 1968.
Education
61.3% of adults in Fort Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Washington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population6,105
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,878/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,302
Per Capita$76,797
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$561,000
Rent$2,031
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$761,520
Housing Units2,374
Rent Burden39.7%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation196 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+33.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries53
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Washington was built in 1968.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.