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