Washington, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
13,361 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,350 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
2
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
2
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 28
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 4 39
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, PA State Senate District 46, PA State House District 48, PA
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Schools

Washington HS
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Tec Education Center
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Trinity SHS
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Washington & Jefferson College
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Washington Hospital School of Nursing
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Washington Hospital, The
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Canonsburg General Hospital
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Clair Hospital
17 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
45 miles, E • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
81 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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