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Washington County
  • County in Oregon
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Washington County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade B
    8. Cost of Living
      grade D
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Washington County is located in Oregon with a population of 596,969. Washington County is one of the best places to live in Oregon. In Washington County, most residents own their homes. In Washington County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Washington County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Washington County are above average.

    About

    Population
    596,969

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $439,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,541
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Washington County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      92.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      60.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      47.5
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      212.9
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,649.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      179.9
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

    Working in Washington County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,025
    National
    $69,021

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