Washington County, Minnesota
Among the top 6% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 2% for broadband access
- top 4% for airport distance
- bottom 4% for monthly rent
Washington County is a county in Minnesota with about 269,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and monthly rent.
Official websiteco.washington.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in0.8 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$111k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$59kbetter than 7% of US counties
Home Value$379k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.00%better than 39% of US counties
Income Tax9.71%better than 8% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.80%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.1 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.1 inbetter than 15% of US counties
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.9better than 16% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality60.4better than 61% of US counties
Violent Crime306/100kbetter than 83% of US counties
Property Crime1161/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Community
Population268,65192nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3357th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9944th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.8%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.9%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability8.5/20better than 88% of US counties
Airport Distance19 mibetter than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.6%better than 98% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.22better than 73% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $59k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $379k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $111k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 306/100k (better than 83%). Property crime is 1161/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 32.1 in of annual precipitation and about 182 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 25 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)