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Washington County
  • County in Texas
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Washington County

    Report Card

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

    Washington County is located in Texas with a population of 35,561. Washington County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Washington County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Washington County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Washington County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    35,561

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $218,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,047
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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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
      125.5
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      6
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      66.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      53.8
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      549.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,577.4
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      203.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in Washington County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,913
    National
    $69,021

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