Washington Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
15,060 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$251,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$871 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
1
Chambersburg Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
2
Chambersburg Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 29
Feb 2 9 32
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 2 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, PA State Senate District 33, PA State House District 90, PA
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Schools

Summitview El Sch
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Waynesboro Area MS
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Waynesboro Area SHS
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
St Andrew School
<1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Hagerstown Community College
10 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Hagerstown
10 miles, W • 1.4 star
Award Beauty School
12 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Waynesboro Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Meritus Medical Center
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Chambersburg Hospital
14 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
52 miles, E • 1.4 star
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