City safety & data profile

WashingtonPA

Washington, PA is a 13K-resident city in Washington County with a median household income of $52,975.

Washington County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Washington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Washington has a population larger than 20% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $128,200, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 80%
By size
$52,975
Median income
$128,200
Median home
16.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Washington

Washington posts a median household income higher than 13% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Washington area.

Top 87%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Washington

Where Washington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,975 Bottom 13% higher than 13% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Washington, PA beyond the headline numbers

Washington sits inside Washington County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.17°N, -80.25°W. Population 13,497, $52,975 median household income. Median home value $128,200, median rent $910. Poverty rate 16.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Washington's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.7%. 2 hospitals in/around Washington, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Washington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,497
Washington
Median Income
$52,975
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$128,200
-44% vs avg
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington County) - Washington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
210K+1%
Median Income
$78,958+47%
Median Home Value
$228,500+59%
Poverty Rate
9.6%-9%
Unemployment
4.8%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Washington, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$910/mo
Poverty Rate
16.8% +18% vs avg
Unemployment 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19%
Work From Home 9.1%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 72%
African American 15.1%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.7%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, THE
WASHINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Washington, PA? ▼
Washington, PA has a population of 13,497 people, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Washington? ▼
The median household income in Washington, PA is $52,975 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
What is the median home value in Washington? ▼
The median home value in Washington, PA is $128,200. Median rent is $910/month.
What are the top health concerns in Washington? ▼
The top health indicators in Washington include Short Sleep Duration (41.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Washington? ▼
Washington has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Washington? ▼
The median age in Washington, PA is 39 years. 19% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Washington, PA is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 13K and a $52,975 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Washington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

Federal monitoring network, every measurement we report

AirNow - Pennsylvania

Real-time AQI for every monitored Pennsylvania location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

Upper Saint Clair, PA 19K Bethel Park, PA 32K Mount Lebanon, PA 33K South Park Township, PA 13K Baldwin, PA 20K Whitehall, PA 14K Jefferson Hills, PA 11K Carnot-Moon, PA 11K
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Using Washington's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Washington area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Washington against Pennsylvania peers on any ranking lens. Explore Pennsylvania

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.