At a Glance
Median Income
$128,571
$47,802 per capita
Home Value
$208,500
Zillow: $185,333
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8.2% smoking rate
How Washington Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washington Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington Mills 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 Mills residents earn a median household income of $128,571 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,802. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington Mills is $208,500 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,333. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
44.4% of adults in Washington Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington Mills has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population2,148
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density3,159/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,571
Per Capita$47,802
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,500
Rent$1,097
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$185,333
Housing Units904
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation721 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Washington Mills was built in 1968.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.