About Washington County

Washington is a county in the Minneapolis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 278,936 and a population density of 673, which is 86% above the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 4 years above the Minneapolis Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Washington County has a median home value of $433,555, which is 12% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,743 is 8% above the metro average rent and 17% below the national average rent The average household income in Washington County is $110,729 , which is 14% above the Metro average household income and 30% above the national average of household income.

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$433,555Median Home Value
$382,508 Minneapolis Metro Area
$1,743Median Rent
$1,611 Minneapolis Metro Area
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Washington County's population is made up of 58% married, 27% single, 10% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 83% of the population in Washington County.

278,936Population
3,712,020 Minneapolis Metro Area
673Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
41 Median Age
37 Minneapolis Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Washington County is $56,237. The Median Household Income is $110,729

$56,237Income Per Capita
$51,107 Minneapolis Metro Area
$110,729Median Household Income
$95,102 Minneapolis Metro Area
5% Poverty Rate
8% Minneapolis Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Minneapolis Metro Area
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Amenities in Washington County
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$433,555Median Home Value
$382,508 Minneapolis Metro Area
$1,743Median Rent
$1,611 Minneapolis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Minneapolis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
17%
Home Owners
83%
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315
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
717
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

Oakdale crime index is 131 which is higher than the national average.

131
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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