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Washington

State FIPS 53

Juniper

Washington is in the 92th percentile nationally for typical home value. It also sits in the highest 8% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 10% nationally for median rent.

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

$605,950

Higher than 92% of U.S. states
Median Income

$98,141

Higher than 86% of U.S. states
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.3

The basics

Total Population

7,816,116

Median Age

38.3

Population Density

117.61

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,556

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.81%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.75×

Higher than 92% of U.S. states
Median Rent

$1,760

Higher than 90% of U.S. states

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

1.8%

Lower than 84% of U.S. states
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

43%

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

26%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

59.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

39

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.7

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.03

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Washington: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Washington?
The estimated median home value in Washington today is $605,950, higher than 92% of U.S. states.
How much is property tax in Washington?
The median annual property tax in Washington is $4,556, an effective rate of 0.81% of home value.
Is Washington expensive to live in?
Homes in Washington cost about 5.75× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. states.
What is the average rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,760 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. states.
How much have home prices grown in Washington?
Home prices in Washington have moved 1.8% over the past year, per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Washington?
Washington has a population of 7,816,116, about 117.61 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.3.
What is the weather like in Washington?
Washington averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.4°F, winter lows around 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.7 inches of snow a year.
Is Washington at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.03 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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