Washington, NC
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Washington, NC
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 $41,723 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,072. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $193,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,866. Median rent is $813/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 520 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,380/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.