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Washington County, Tennessee

FIPS 47179

Juniper

Washington County is in the highest 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 10% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the highest 21% nationally for home price against income.

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

$307,381

Higher than 73% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

70%

Higher than 90% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

61.2

Higher than 61% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Washington County.

The basics

Total Population

136,261

Median Age

40.2

Population Density

417.28

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,302

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.52%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.96×

Higher than 79% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$62,809

Lower than 56% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,005

Higher than 70% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.6%

Near the U.S. counties median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

63%

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

1.7%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

94.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.6

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

61.2

Higher than 61% of U.S. counties

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 $307,381, higher than 73% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Washington County?
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $1,302, an effective rate of 0.52% of home value.
Is Washington County expensive to live in?
Homes in Washington County cost about 3.96× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Washington County?
The median gross rent in Washington County is $1,005 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Washington County?
Home prices in Washington County have moved 70% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Washington County?
Washington County has a population of 136,261, about 417.28 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.2.
What is the weather like in Washington County?
Washington County averages 56.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.6 inches of snow a year.
Is Washington County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.2 (higher than 61% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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