At a Glance
Median Income
$94,015
$46,069 per capita
Home Value
$511,100
Zillow: $542,723
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
1,487/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 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 $94,015 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,069. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $511,100 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $542,723. Median rent is $1,581/month, with 30.8% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,487/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population30,686
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density849/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,015
Per Capita$46,069
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
B+
Home Value$511,100
Rent$1,581
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$542,723
Housing Units11,790
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent100/100K
Property1,487/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary179/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,854 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Washington was founded in 1857.
The median home in Washington was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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