About Washington County

Washington is a county in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 13,781 and a population density of 25, which is 73% below the national average. It has a median age of 44, which is 5 years above the St. Louis Metro median age and 5 years above the national average.


Washington County has a median home value of $146,874, which is 41% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,103 is 16% below the metro average rent and 47% below the national average rent The average household income in Washington County is $75,111 , which is 4% below the Metro average household income and 3% below the national average of household income.

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$146,874Median Home Value
$247,132 St. Louis Metro Area
$1,103Median Rent
$1,318 St. Louis Metro Area

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Washington County's population is made up of 58% married, 25% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 43%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 82% of the population in Washington County.

13,781Population
2,795,504 St. Louis Metro Area
25Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
44 Median Age
39 St. Louis Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Washington County is $38,112. The Median Household Income is $75,111

$38,112Income Per Capita
$44,804 St. Louis Metro Area
$75,111Median Household Income
$78,224 St. Louis Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
10% St. Louis Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
4% St. Louis Metro Area
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Amenities in Washington County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$146,874Median Home Value
$247,132 St. Louis Metro Area
$1,103Median Rent
$1,318 St. Louis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 St. Louis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
18%
Home Owners
82%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Okawville crime index is 46 which is lower than the national average.

46
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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