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Living in Washington

Washington had 7,290 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 25 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$55,373 a year. The city had 4 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population7,261people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,590EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent850.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.31%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,091offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 32% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.78µg/m³country median 7.0 — 3% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Washington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Washington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$968 per month, while the median home value was US$152,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63.2%, and the vacancy rate was 6.36% in July 2026. 41.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Washington recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$968/month4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent41.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,805 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)850.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent850.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes87 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Washington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 52–68%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student59%strong on education, weak on work · range 49–69%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 47–67%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 340 of 7,261 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Washington is 3.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income55,373 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,590 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,699 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate3.31 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Washington?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,699 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,966of €2,899 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,899
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €851
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,966
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Washington Salary needed to live in Washington

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Washington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Washington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents25 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,493 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Washington when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWashington highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Washington highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Washington999
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,091 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents656.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes24 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.77 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport3.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportFFL3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport36 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Washington. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Washington.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Washington is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.78 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -1 · Feb 1.67 · Mar 9.06 · Apr 16.67 · May 22.33 · Jun 27.44 · Jul 29.44 · Aug 28.5 · Sep 25.17 · Oct 17.89 · Nov 9.28 · Dec 2 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00138688 (WASHINGTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.39 · Feb -9.28 · Mar -3.06 · Apr 3.06 · May 9.83 · Jun 15.44 · Jul 17.28 · Aug 15.94 · Sep 10.78 · Oct 4.39 · Nov -2.39 · Dec -7.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00138688 (WASHINGTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.22 · Feb -3.83 · Mar 3 · Apr 9.83 · May 16.06 · Jun 21.44 · Jul 23.39 · Aug 22.22 · Sep 17.94 · Oct 11.11 · Nov 3.44 · Dec -2.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 31.75 · Feb 39.62 · Mar 58.93 · Apr 92.71 · May 129.8 · Jun 131.3 · Jul 104.9 · Aug 106.2 · Sep 91.44 · Oct 76.96 · Nov 56.64 · Dec 43.43 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00138688 (WASHINGTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading125.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.53 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation624 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.14 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.52 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Davenport ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 340 is not 3.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.09 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents340 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density516.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,261 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,264 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value152,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Owner-occupied homes63.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Labour force participation rate63.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage76.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available93.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,616 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Washington

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Washington alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 293 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,261 Washington+589%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,590 Washington+86%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,091 Washington−65%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.1% Washington+98%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 36.0 km Washington−75%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.3% Washington+14%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,699 Washington+9%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Washington, nearest in population first.

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Hewlett7,262 residentsGridley7,258 residentsGlenolden7,266 residentsDuBois7,254 residentsPikeville7,270 residentsSouderton7,274 residents

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Is Washington part of Iowa City?

Washington is in the published commuting zone of Iowa City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Iowa City city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Washington?

The median gross salary is 3,699 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Washington?

The unemployment rate is 3.31 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Washington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.78 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Washington?

Police recorded 2,091 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Washington?

The published population is 7,261 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Washington?

340 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Washington a good place to live?

Washington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Washington part of Iowa City?

Washington is in the published commuting zone of Iowa City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Washington (Iowa), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version a9a7d3c0c8e5e2c9f3eef0b3ec0f370d]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/washington-ia/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median owner-occupied home value api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00138688 (WASHINGTON) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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