Washington, IN

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 2.0% (44% 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 $143,920. 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 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,208/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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