Washington SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Washington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Washington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Washington is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Washington is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Washington is $233,299.
The median income in Washington is $52,975.
Washington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Washington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Washington | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Washington, PA Weather
The average high in Washington is 61.3° and the average low is 39.5°.
There are 103.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 30.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Washington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 103.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Washington, PA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Washington
I live in Washington, and it's not too bad here at all.
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Washington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Washington
The current population in Washington is 13,368. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,368 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 13,361 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 13,358 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 13,322 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 13,404 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 13,532 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 13,590 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 13,624 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 13,693 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 13,642 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 13,715 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 13,803 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 13,720 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 13,814 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 13,915 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Washington
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Washington is:
71.4% White with 9,541 White residents.
15.0% African American with 2,009 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 247 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 11 Other residents.
7.7% Two Or More with 1,025 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 535 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Washington | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 15.0% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.7% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Washington
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Washington is 50.8% female with 6,788 female residents.
Washington is 49.2% male with 6,579 male residents.
| Gender | Washington | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Washington for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Washington completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Washington completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Washington completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Washington completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Washington completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Washington completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Washington completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Washington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Washington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Washington | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Washington, Pennsylvania
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4.4% of households in Washington earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Washington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.4% of households in Washington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Washington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.4% of households in Washington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Washington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.9% of households in Washington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.4% of households in Washington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Washington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Washington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Washington | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
