At a Glance
Median Income
$106,287
$75,253 per capita
Home Value
$724,600
Zillow: $574,016
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
977/100K
4,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Washington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington 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 residents earn a median household income of $106,287 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,253. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52,228 business establishments, including 2,762 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $724,600 , 157% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $574,016. Median rent is $1,900/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 109.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 977 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 157% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,246/100K. The murder rate is 23.5/100K.
Education
63.6% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population672,079
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density10,994/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,287
Per Capita$75,253
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$184,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,365
Housing
C+
Home Value$724,600
Rent$1,900
Ownership41.1%
Zillow$574,016
Housing Units350,372
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent977/100K
Property4,246/100K
Murder23.5/100K
Assault571/100K
Burglary261/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation79 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+36.9%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 5% / D 91%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed258 Mbps
EV Stations411
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Washington was founded in 1790.
The median home in Washington was built in 1956.
22.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 258 Mbps.
There are 2,762 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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