Washington County

PA · Pop. 124,141 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 124,141.

$/Acre: $4,153

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 69.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$91,559

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,153

Median Home Price$288K

Acres for Sale1948

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,456 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)151 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K417

Property Crime /100K469

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate