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Fort Washington, PA
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Fort Washington, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Washington a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $734,074. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Washington reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,136/100K.
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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.