Washington County, Texas
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 6% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for summer humidity
Washington County is a county in Texas with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and income tax. It rates lower on sunny days and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.washington.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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73%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.5 in
oppressive 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 52% of US counties
Home Value$248k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.21%better than 26% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.00%better than 82% of US counties
Unemployment2.7%better than 86% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.9 in61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 12% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 6% of US counties
Comfortable Days107 daysbetter than 94% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.0better than 27% of US counties
School Quality44.0better than 25% of US counties
Violent Crime1048/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Crime1040/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Community
Population35,80759th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.2%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)18.0%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.3%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.8%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 73% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 79% of US counties
Airport Distance68 mibetter than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.5%better than 39% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.94better than 83% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 70% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $248k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $70k, 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 higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1048/100k (better than 33%). Property crime is 1040/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 85°F in July and 52°F in January, with 46.9 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 25% 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 21 min.
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Data sources
- 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)