At a Glance
Median Income
$79,280
$39,722 per capita
Home Value
$260,200
Zillow: $586,802
Median Rent
$1,374/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washington residents earn a median household income of $79,280 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,722. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $260,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,802. Median rent is $1,374/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 694/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,287
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density3,699/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,280
Per Capita$39,722
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,200
Rent$1,374
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$586,802
Housing Units3,119
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent41/100K
Property694/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation455 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Washington was founded in 1868.
The median home in Washington was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.