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Washington Boro, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 339/sq mi density
$98,750 Median Income $43,780 per capita
$241,800 Home Value $286,576 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 2,197 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington Boro, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,750
31% above
$43,780 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
14% below
Zillow: $286,576
Violent Crime
154/100K
59% below
2,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Washington Boro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington Boro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Washington Boro residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,780. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Washington Boro is $241,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,576. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Washington Boro reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,197/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Washington Boro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington Boro has an average annual temperature of 51°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 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population655
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$43,780
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,800
Rent
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$286,576
Housing Units240
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property2,197/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation331 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Washington Boro was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.