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Washington, MO
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Washington, MO
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 $78,510 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,062. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $217,500 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,014. Median rent is $846/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,420/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.