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Living in
Washington.
About
Life in Washington
Washington City is a rapidly expanding suburban community in southwestern Utah that's become increasingly popular with families and professionals seeking a quieter alternative to larger metros. The median household income sits around $92,000 and home values average $570,400, reflecting strong demand—though that also means the market is competitive and not particularly affordable compared to national averages. Jobs are fairly accessible with a 3.4% unemployment rate, and the community has a solid college degree rate of 34.7%, suggesting a reasonably educated workforce.
Washington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+32.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Washington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Washington, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (49.4%), and 5.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.9%
of households
Married Couples
67.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
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 8% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Washington
In Washington, rent runs 8% above the UT average, and home values are 17% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,351
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $539,340 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Washington
Unemployment in Washington is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Washington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.2 min avg
How Washington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Washington, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
St George Regional Airport (SGU)
Regional airport · few flights219k passengers boarded in 2025
- 116 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Washington runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
803.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Washington Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.8 / 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 flash flood, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Flash Flood | $157,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Heavy Snow | $155,000 |
| 2023 | 39 | Heavy Snow | $82,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | High Wind | $33,000 |
| 2021 | 30 | Flash Flood | $253,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2019 | 3 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Flash Flood | $775,000 |
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.
27 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 — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate99°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Washington has hot summers (avg high 99°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
99°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
128
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
42
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 28°F | 1.22" |
| Feb | 59°F | 32°F | 1.38" |
| Mar | 68°F | 39°F | 1.02" |
| Apr | 75°F | 46°F | 0.66" |
| May | 85°F | 56°F | 0.33" |
| Jun | 96°F | 65°F | 0.16" |
| Jul | 102°F | 72°F | 0.50" |
| Aug | 100°F | 70°F | 1.07" |
| Sep | 92°F | 61°F | 0.67" |
| Oct | 79°F | 47°F | 0.77" |
| Nov | 64°F | 35°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 53°F | 28°F | 0.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Washington
Uninsured
12.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Washington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St. George Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · St George
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Washington
Washington's student/teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Zion National Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Washington
Washington has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Zion National Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Zion National Park
National Park
28 mi awayPipe Spring National Monument
National Monument
45 mi awayCedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayOld Spanish National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
76 mi awayBryce Canyon National Park
National Park
78 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Washington
Washington County Library Washington City Branch
220 N 300 E, 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, Utah affordable?⌄
Washington's median rent is $1,614/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $91,853/year. Median home value is $570,400.
Is Washington, Utah safe?⌄
Washington's violent crime rate was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 803 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Washington, Utah?⌄
Washington has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Washington, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Washington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,614/month and median household income is $91,853/year. The median home value is $570,400. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Washington, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Washington is 18 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