Washington County

NC · Pop. 94,702 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 94,702.

$/Acre: $3,523

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 82.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.61%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$43,436

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,523

Median Home Price$373K

Acres for Sale1565

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall52.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,961 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)259 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K393

Property Crime /100K377

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate