At a Glance
Median Income
$98,750
$43,780 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
Zillow: $286,576
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington Boro a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 2.5% (31% 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.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population655
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$43,780
Unemployment2.5%
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%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI50 (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.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.