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Washington, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wood County County
Washington, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Washington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Washington residents earn a median household income of $44,882 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,255. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $207,500 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,949. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 42.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.