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Washington, PA

Washington, PA.

Population: 50,348 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Washington, PA is $240,534 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,750 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $984/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,534

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$240,534
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+54.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$240,534
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,750
Median list price
$247,000
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+8.8%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
116
For-sale inventory
172
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
150
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$984/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
McGuffey SD, Trinity Area SD, Washington SD
Schools include
Joe Walker El Sch, Trinity West El Sch, Trinity North El Sch, Trinity South El Sch, Trinity East El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Breslube-Penn, Inc (24.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
180
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
212

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,270
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,795

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (31 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Washington County Airport (WSG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, THE, ADVANCED SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+612 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
54.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,469
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,312
Average weekly wage
$1,359
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
304

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WashingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$240,534$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$255,750$254,900$325,000
Median days on market43 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$984/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,469$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Washington, PA?
$240,534.
What is the median sale price in Washington, PA?
$255,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington, PA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Washington, PA?
Typical rent: $984/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Washington, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Washington, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Washington, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Washington, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Washington, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Washington, PA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Washington, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Washington, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Washington, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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