Washington County, Oregon
Among the top 3% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
- top 2% for broadband access
- top 2% for sales tax
- bottom 2% for cost of living
Washington County is a county in Oregon with about 600,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitewashingtoncountyor.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.1 in0.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$100k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$71kbetter than 2% of US counties
Home Value$504k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 2% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax10.30%better than 5% of US counties
State 9.90% + Local 0.40%
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.98%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 53% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.1 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.8 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days220 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 89% of US counties
Comfortable Days115 daysbetter than 96% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk96.0better than 4% of US counties
Air Quality36 AQIbetter than 80% of US counties
School Quality67.4better than 71% of US counties
Violent Crime834/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Crime2131/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population599,54197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.519th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5079th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+364th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.7%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.2%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)10.8%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 49% of US counties
Walkability12.5/20better than 98% of US counties
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.1%better than 98% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.88better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% 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 $71k, better than 2% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $504k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $100k, 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 about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 834/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 2131/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 68°F in July and 41°F in January, with 43.1 in of annual precipitation and about 220 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is above average, scoring better than 71% 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 24 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)