At a Glance
Median Income
$47,946
$34,582 per capita
Home Value
$96,600
Zillow: $170,742
Median Rent
$786/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
19.8% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $47,946 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,582. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $96,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,742. Median rent is $786/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
18.7% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,700
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,946
Per Capita$34,582
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,600
Rent$786
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$170,742
Housing Units1,989
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation571 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Washington was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.