At a Glance
Median Income
$160,417
$85,758 per capita
Home Value
$594,200
Zillow: $612,372
Bachelor's Degree+
70.1%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
7.3% smoking rate
How Washington Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washington Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington Grove a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washington Grove residents earn a median household income of $160,417 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,758. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington Grove is $594,200 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $612,372. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
70.1% of adults in Washington Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington Grove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population590
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density1,735/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,417
Per Capita$85,758
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A+
Home Value$594,200
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$612,372
Housing Units309
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation524 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.1%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+33.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Washington Grove was built in 1952.
17.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.