Washington is a small town of 206 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $101,875
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Washington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Washington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Washington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.5
Washington's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Washington costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Washington, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$183,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$101,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Washington's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.2 /100k
Property Crime
279.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Washington, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Washington sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 33.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Washington's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Washington roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $183,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Washington's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 279.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Washington, NE has a population of 206, a median household income of $101,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Washington averages 29.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.7 inches
with about 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Washington, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68068.
The population of Washington, Nebraska is 206 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Washington: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $183,300, median household income $101,875, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Washington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
