At a Glance
Median Income
$79,971
$33,250 per capita
Home Value
$332,300
Zillow: $392,705
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Washington Terrace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washington Terrace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington Terrace a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washington Terrace residents earn a median household income of $79,971 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,250. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,433 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington Terrace is $332,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,705. Median rent is $1,084/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Washington Terrace reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,746/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Washington Terrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington Terrace has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,196
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4,530/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,971
Per Capita$33,250
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$18,120M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A
Home Value$332,300
Rent$1,084
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$392,705
Housing Units3,548
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,746/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain26.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,641 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Washington Terrace was founded in 1948.
The median home in Washington Terrace was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.