Washington, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
61 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
19.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,654 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$763,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$567 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,162 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rappahannock County
1
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rappahannock County
1
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 2 7 35
Mar 4 4 43
Apr 3 1 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 1 46
Dec 3 5 36

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, VA State Senate District 28, VA State House District 61, VA
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Schools

Rappahannock County Elem
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Rappahannock Co High
2 miles, SW • 5 star
Wakefield County Day School
6 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Lord Fairfax Community College
23 miles, N • 1.4 star
Germanna Community College
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Shenandoah University
32 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Warren Memorial Hospital
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
Page Memorial Hospital, Inc
17 miles, W • 5 star
Fauquier Hospital
19 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
43 miles, SW • 1 star
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