What are the schools like in Washington, VA?

Washington is served primarily by Rappahannock County Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Washington?

The median household income in Washington, VA is $40,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Washington, VA?

Washington has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Washington, VA affordable or expensive?

Washington's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Washington is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $400,000 and the median rent is $1,167 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Washington, VA?

Washington has a violent crime rate of 135.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 678.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Washington, VA a Good Place to Live?

Washington is a small town of 54 in Virginia, with a median household income of $40,000 . Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Washington stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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: 108.6

Washington's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Washington costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Washington, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$400,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,167	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	22.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Washington's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

135.7 /100k

Property Crime

678.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Washington is served primarily by Rappahannock County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Washington, VA	National Avg
School District	Rappahannock County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Washington sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Washington, VA
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Washington, VA	National Avg
Population	54	—
Median Age	68.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	53.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Flint Hill, VA 5 mi Sperryville, VA 6 mi Chester Gap, VA 10 mi Front Royal, VA 15 mi Apple Mountain Lake, VA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Washington

Washington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22747

Washington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington, VA affordable or expensive?

Washington's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Washington roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $400,000 and median rent is $1,167/month.

What is the crime rate in Washington, VA?

Washington's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 678.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Washington?

Public schools in Washington are operated by Rappahannock County Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Washington, VA a good place to live?

Washington, VA has a population of 54, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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?

Washington averages 43.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Washington?

Washington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22747.

What is the population of Washington?

The population of Washington, Virginia is 54 with a median age of 68.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Washington?

Key numbers for living in Washington: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $400,000, median household income $40,000, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.