Washington, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County
Washington, IN
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 $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,820. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 978 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $130,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,420. Median rent is $854/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 473/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.