What are the schools like in Washington Terrace, UT?

School district data for Washington Terrace is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Washington Terrace?

The median household income in Washington Terrace, UT is $72,558 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Washington Terrace, UT?

Washington Terrace has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

Washington Terrace, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Washington Terrace, UT affordable or expensive?

Washington Terrace's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Washington Terrace is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $301,900 and the median rent is $1,085 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Washington Terrace, UT?

Washington Terrace has a violent crime rate of 272.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1368.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Washington Terrace, UT a Good Place to Live?

Washington Terrace is a small town of 9,220 in Utah, with a median household income of $72,558 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Washington Terrace stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Washington Terrace is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Washington Terrace 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: 95.1

Washington Terrace's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Washington Terrace costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Washington Terrace, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$301,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,085	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,558	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Washington Terrace's violent crime rate is 272.1 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

272.1 /100k

Property Crime

1368.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Washington Terrace, UT	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	22.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Washington Terrace sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 16.4 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Washington Terrace, UT
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	16.4"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Washington Terrace, UT	National Avg
Population	9,220	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Ogden, UT 1 mi Riverdale, UT 1 mi Uintah, UT 3 mi South Weber, UT 3 mi Sunset, UT 3 mi

Washington Terrace vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Terrace, UT affordable or expensive?

Washington Terrace's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Washington Terrace roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $301,900 and median rent is $1,085/month.

What is the crime rate in Washington Terrace, UT?

Washington Terrace's violent crime rate is 272.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1368.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Washington Terrace?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Washington Terrace, UT a good place to live?

Washington Terrace, UT has a population of 9,220, a median household income of $72,558, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Washington Terrace?

Washington Terrace averages 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.4 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Washington Terrace?

The population of Washington Terrace, Utah is 9,220 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Washington Terrace?

Key numbers for living in Washington Terrace: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $301,900, median household income $72,558, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Washington Terrace side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.