Washington, GA

Washington, GA

At a Glance

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)

Is Washington a Good Place to Live?

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 1.3% (64% 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 $165,213. 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.

Safety & Crime

Washington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

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