At a Glance
Median Income
$52,350
$29,847 per capita
Home Value
$121,000
Zillow: $228,755
Median Rent
$895/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
313/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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 $52,350 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,847. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $121,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,755. Median rent is $895/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 313/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population13,361
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,560/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,350
Per Capita$29,847
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$895
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$228,755
Housing Units6,651
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property313/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,158 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Washington was founded in 1768.
The median home in Washington was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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