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Washington
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Suburb
Pittsburgh

Washington

    Report Card

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

    Washington is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 13,322. Washington is in Washington County. Living in Washington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Residents of Washington tend to lean conservative.

    About

    About Washington...
    Population
    13,322

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $99,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $763
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      377.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      7.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      125.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      236.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      518.3
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,206.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      370.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      43%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      national  11%

    Working in Washington

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,049
    National
    $69,021

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