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Washington County, Utah

FIPS 49053

Juniper

Washington County is in the highest 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 5% nationally for typical home value.

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

$535,283

Higher than 95% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

55%

Higher than 57% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

92.8

Higher than 93% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Washington County.

The basics

Total Population

196,431

Median Age

39.1

Population Density

80.92

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,158

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.42%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.33×

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

$80,632

Higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,566

Higher than 94% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

1.1%

Lower than 77% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

58%

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

39%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

98.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

121.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

69.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

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

92.8

Higher than 93% 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 $535,283, higher than 95% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Washington County?
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $2,158, an effective rate of 0.42% of home value.
Is Washington County expensive to live in?
Homes in Washington County cost about 6.33× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Washington County?
The median gross rent in Washington County is $1,566 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Washington County?
Home prices in Washington County have moved 55% over the past five years (1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Washington County?
Washington County has a population of 196,431, about 80.92 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.1.
What is the weather like in Washington County?
Washington County averages 61.8°F year-round, summer highs near 98.2°F, winter lows around 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Is Washington County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.8 (higher than 93% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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

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