Washington County, Wisconsin
Among the top 6% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 8% for broadband access
- bottom 8% for sunny days
Washington County is a county in Wisconsin with about 137,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, broadband access, and airport distance. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and sunny days.
Official websiteco.washington.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.7 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$92k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 23% of US counties
Home Value$293k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 11% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.29%better than 23% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.58%better than 12% of US counties
Unemployment3.1%better than 81% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.0 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.2 inbetter than 15% of US counties
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 8% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 70% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.3better than 31% of US counties
School Quality51.4better than 44% of US counties
Violent Crime326/100kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Crime963/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Community
Population136,84285th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.468th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3949th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.5%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 69% of US counties
Airport Distance34 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.0%better than 92% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.06better than 83% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% 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 $49k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $293k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $92k, 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 safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 326/100k (better than 82%). Property crime is 963/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 71°F in July and 21°F in January, with 35.0 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is about average, scoring better than 44% 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 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)