With about 13,361 residents, Washington is one of Pennsylvania's notable places. Washington was founded in 1768 and sits in Washington County. The median age is 38.5 and the median household income is $52,350. Homes carry a median value of $121,000, and about 45% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.6%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$121,000
Median gross rent
$895/mo
Owner-occupied
45.1%
Median year built
1943
Households
5,969
Avg. household size
1.95
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Washington has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading57%
Math32%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Trinity SHSHighGrades 9–12
Washington HSHighGrades 9–12
Trinity MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Washington Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Joe Walker El SchElementary
Trinity East El SchElementary
Trinity North El SchElementary
Trinity South El SchElementary
Trinity West El SchElementary
Washington Park El SchElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
Violent and property crime rates for Washington vs Pennsylvania and national averages.
Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Environment
Environmental hazards
22 facilities in Washington report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Cameron Coca-Cola Bottling Co · Washington CountyFerro Corp · Washington CountyDynamet Inc · Washington CountyHankison International · Washington CountyJessop Steel Llc · Washington CountyMac Plastics Inc · Washington CountyMolycorp Inc · Washington CountyEnersys · Washington CountyPleiger Plastics Co · Washington CountyPenn Mould Industries Inc · Washington CountyRoss Mould Llc · Washington CountySms Millcraft Washington Facility · Washington County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Washington County
LightningRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Washington is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Washington was founded in 1768 and sits in Washington County. Elevation ~352 m.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Washington — frequently asked
What is the population of Washington, Pennsylvania?
Washington has a population of about 13,361, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $121,000, and the median gross rent is $895/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Washington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, hail, landslide.
How many schools are in Washington?
Washington has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Washington?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Washington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.