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Washington Square (Tract 206200)

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 25009206200

Juniper

Washington Square (Tract 206200) is in the lowest 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 6% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 28% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$59,922

Lower than 72% of U.S. tracts
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

8.7×

Higher than 94% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

5.7

Lower than 95% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

6,062

Median Age

30.4

Population Density

31,937.7

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$6,693

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.3%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,557

Higher than 62% of U.S. tracts

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

29%

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

51%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

107.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.1

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 Square (Tract 206200): frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in Washington Square (Tract 206200)?
The median annual property tax in Washington Square (Tract 206200) is $6,693, an effective rate of 1.3% of home value.
Is Washington Square (Tract 206200) expensive to live in?
Homes in Washington Square (Tract 206200) cost about 8.7× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Washington Square (Tract 206200)?
The median gross rent in Washington Square (Tract 206200) is $1,557 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in Washington Square (Tract 206200)?
Washington Square (Tract 206200) has a population of 6,062, about 31,937.7 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 30.4.
What is the weather like in Washington Square (Tract 206200)?
Washington Square (Tract 206200) averages 48.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77.8°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.1 inches of snow a year.
Is Washington Square (Tract 206200) at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Washington Square (Tract 206200)'s FEMA National Risk Index score is 5.7 (lower than 95% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. 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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