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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Quinn Carter

Anyone else love living in Washington?

I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Washington sits at 159.8 per 100K. With a population of 15,946, Washington is a small town. Rent is about $1,087/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just sur...

2 replies 13 upvotes living
Quinn Carter

What surprised you most about Washington?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Washington sits at 159.8 per 100K. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading.

12 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Adeline B.

Affordable areas near Washington?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Kansas City and The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,087/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $216,700 on average. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The...

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Adeline B.

Is Washington getting better or worse?

Random thought, Median household income is $91,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $216,700, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,087/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is...

2 replies 7 upvotes living
Adeline B.

Top 5 things I love about Washington

Crime rate is something to consider -Washington sits at 159.8 per 100K. Median household income is $91,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

1 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Kevin R.

Pros and cons of Washington after 9 years

Hello, Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $91,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit ...

11 replies 10 upvotes living
Oliver Martin

Unpopular opinion about Washington

Hello, The median home value here is around $216,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes ar...

0 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Aaron Evans

Relocating to Washington, IL -pros and cons?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2010. Rent is about $1,087/month for a decent place. Median household income is $91,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 15,946 people. With a population of 15,946, Washington is a small town. Cost of living is definitel...

7 replies 7 upvotes moving
Quinn Carter

Moving from Raleigh to Washington next month

Hey, Been living here since 2015. It's a a small town city with about 15,946 people. With a population of 15,946, Washington is a small town. The median home value here is around $216,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are wher...

15 replies 14 upvotes moving
desert_ella26

Washington job market vs Houston

Random thought, The median home value here is around $216,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food sc...

2 replies 9 upvotes jobs
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