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Washington, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Rappahannock County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
61 Population 235/sq mi density
$763,900 Home Value $641,152 Zillow
$1,286 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,798 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$763,900
171% above
Zillow: $641,152
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
11% above
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
2,798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
41% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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)

Home Value
271%
Rent
111%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
141%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Washington is $763,900 , 171% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,152. Median rent is $1,286/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Washington reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,798/100K.

Education

47.5% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population61
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$67,189
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$390M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value$763,900
Rent$1,286
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$641,152
Housing Units55
Rent Burden35.7%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property2,798/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation682 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Washington was built in 1938.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winchester Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.