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Washington County, Rhode Island

FIPS 44009

Juniper

Washington County is in the highest 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 3% nationally for median income.

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

$643,956

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

66%

Higher than 82% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

64

Higher than 64% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Washington County.

The basics

Total Population

130,344

Median Age

45.5

Population Density

395.85

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,102

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.79×

Higher than 89% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$106,638

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

$1,327

Higher than 88% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

6.3%

Higher than 76% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

48%

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

23%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.07

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 $643,956, higher than 97% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Washington County?
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $5,102, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is Washington County expensive to live in?
Homes in Washington County cost about 4.79× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Washington County?
The median gross rent in Washington County is $1,327 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Washington County?
Home prices in Washington County have moved 66% over the past five years (6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Washington County?
Washington County has a population of 130,344, about 395.85 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 45.5.
What is the weather like in Washington County?
Washington County averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.3 inches of snow a year.
Is Washington County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64 (higher than 64% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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