Washington County, Maryland
Among the top 25% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 16% for sales tax
- top 17% for park & nature access
- bottom 9% for income tax
Washington County is a county in Maryland with about 155,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and airport distance. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websitewashco-md.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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69%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.9 in3.1 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 63% of US counties
Home Value$262k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 20% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 45% of US counties
Income Tax8.75%better than 9% of US counties
State 5.80% + Local 2.92%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.03%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 45% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.0 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall30.6 inbetter than 28% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 43% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 57% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.8better than 30% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality60.5better than 61% of US counties
Violent Crime848/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Crime1140/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Community
Population154,64586th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.3%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.1%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.2%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 18% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 68% of US counties
Airport Distance46 mibetter than 82% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.7%better than 66% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.81better than 45% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 83% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $262k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 848/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1140/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 77°F in July and 33°F in January, with 43.0 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)