Washington Park, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
470 Population 1,808/sq mi density
$86,875 Median Income $46,362 per capita
$300,900 Home Value $334,637 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$86,875 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$300,900 home value, $1,000/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington Park, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,875
16% above
$46,362 per capita
Home Value
$300,900
7% above
Zillow: $334,637
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.3%
76% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
116%
Home Value
107%
Rent
86%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
176%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Washington Park residents earn a median household income of $86,875 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,362. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Park is $300,900 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,637. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 22.5% 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 1959.

Education

59.3% of adults in Washington Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington Park 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.

Data Overview

People

Population470
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density1,808/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,875
Per Capita$46,362
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,900
Rent$1,000
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$334,637
Housing Units254
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.3%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Washington Park was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.