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Living in
Washington.
About
Life in Washington
Washington is a community of 13,361 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $52,975, median rent runs about $910 per month, and median home values are around $128,000. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Washington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Bhutan
Who lives in Washington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Washington, the largest foreign-born group is from Bhutan (28.1%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
44.9%
of households
Married Couples
23.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.94
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Washington
In Washington, rent runs 25% below the PA average, and home values are 50% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,202
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1942
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $232,484 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Washington
Unemployment in Washington County, which includes Washington, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Washington: Washington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Washington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.7 min avg
How Washington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Washington, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Washington runs 72% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
567.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
836.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Washington Police Department, Washington County
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Washington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $341,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $311,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $725,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $361,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $117,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $86,000 |
| 2018 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $96,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Washington, is typically good — 247 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
247
per year
Moderate Days
118
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Washington has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
31.9"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
154
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.32" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.26" |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.14" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.48" |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.63" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.57" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.00" |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.11" |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.32" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Washington
Washington has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
The Washington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Advanced Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Canonsburg General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Canonsburg
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Washington
Washington's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Washington
Washington & Jefferson College
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,295 students · in-state tuition $30,475 · 74% graduate · median earnings $75,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Washington
Washington has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
43 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
72 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
73 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
79 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Washington
Citizens Library
55 South College St, Washington
Cities Near Washington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Washington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Washington FAQ
Is Washington, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Washington's median rent is $910/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,975/year. Median home value is $128,200.
Is Washington, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Washington's violent crime rate was 568 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 837 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Washington, Pennsylvania?⌄
Washington County, which includes Washington, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Washington, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Washington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $910/month and median household income is $52,975/year. The median home value is $128,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Washington, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Washington is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from