At a Glance
Median Income
$42,008
$16,863 per capita
Home Value
$43,200
Zillow: $34,437
Median Rent
$875/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
35.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.6%
23.1% smoking rate
How Washington Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washington Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washington Park residents earn a median household income of $42,008 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,863. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington Park is $43,200 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $34,437. Median rent is $875/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
8.1% of adults in Washington Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington Park has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,728
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$42,008
Per Capita$16,863
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty35.5%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$43,200
Rent$875
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$34,437
Housing Units1,539
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity49.6%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation423 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute22 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Washington Park was founded in 1923.
The median home in Washington Park was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.