Life in Washington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washington:
The population in Washington is 27,689.
The median home value in Washington is $369,500.
The median income in Washington is $79,450.
The cost of living in Washington is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Washington is $1,266.
The unemployment rate in Washington is 1.0%.
The poverty rate in Washington is 4.6%.
Crime in Washington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Washington. Key points include:
There were 488 total crimes in Washington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 1,455.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 184.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Washington is 1,270.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Washington is -37.39% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Washington / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 488 | 1,455.2 | 2,725.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 62 | 184.9 | 260.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 1 | 3.0 | 41.9 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 42 | 125.2 | 159.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 426 | 1,270.3 | 2,464.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 39 | 116.3 | 290.6 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 342 | 1,019.8 | 1,857.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 45 | 134.2 | 316.6 | 282.7 |
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 Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in Washington is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Washington is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Washington is $369,500.
The median income in Washington is $79,450.
Living Expense | Washington | Utah | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 106 | 102 | 100 | |
Services | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
Health | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
Housing | 123 | 109 | 100 | |
Transportation | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
Utilities | 103 | 93 | 100 |
The current population in Washington is 27,689. The population has increased 59.1% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 27,689 | 9.0% |
2020 | 25,395 | 4.8% |
2019 | 24,231 | 4.7% |
2018 | 23,141 | 4.8% |
2017 | 22,080 | 5.1% |
2016 | 20,999 | 5.2% |
2015 | 19,964 | 4.3% |
2014 | 19,139 | 5.5% |
2013 | 18,144 | 4.2% |
2012 | 17,406 | - |
81.6% White with 22,603 White residents.
0.2% African American with 56 African American residents.
1.5% American Indian with 422 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 347 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 80 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 103 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 800 Two Or More residents.
11.8% Hispanic with 3,278 Hispanic residents.
Race | Washington | UT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 81.6% | 77.3% | 59.4% |
African American | 0.2% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 11.8% | 14.4% | 18.4% |
Washington is 51.2% female with 14,173 female residents.
Washington is 48.8% male with 13,515 male residents.
Gender | Washington | UT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 51.2% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
Male | 48.8% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Washington completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Washington completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Washington completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Washington completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Washington completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Washington completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Washington completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Washington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Washington completed doctorate degree.
Education | Washington | UT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 19.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 26.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
1.3% of households in Washington earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Washington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.7% of households in Washington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Washington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Washington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Washington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Washington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
27.2% of households in Washington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Washington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.7% of households in Washington earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Washington | UT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 3.5% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 18.1% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 15.1% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 27.2% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 8.7% | 8.5% | 9.5% |