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Washington County, Oregon

FIPS 41067

Juniper

Washington County is in the highest 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 3% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$596,615

Higher than 96% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

33%

Lower than 92% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

96

Higher than 96% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Washington County.

The basics

Total Population

603,947

Median Age

38.1

Population Density

833.87

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,929

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.84%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.46×

Higher than 94% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$107,772

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,849

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-0.54%

Lower than 88% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

35%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

25%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

37.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Washington County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Washington County?
The estimated median home value in Washington County today is $596,615, higher than 96% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Washington County?
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $4,929, an effective rate of 0.84% of home value.
Is Washington County expensive to live in?
Homes in Washington County cost about 5.46× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Washington County?
The median gross rent in Washington County is $1,849 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Washington County?
Home prices in Washington County have moved 33% over the past five years (-0.54% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Washington County?
Washington County has a population of 603,947, about 833.87 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.1.
What is the weather like in Washington County?
Washington County averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 36°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.1 inches of snow a year.
Is Washington County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96 (higher than 96% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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