The Town FilesWashington, Utah
City in Washington County · population 27,993 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $570,400
- Household income
- $91,853
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 102°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.5
Washington is a city of 27,993 people in Washington County, Utah. The median home is worth $570,400, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for retirees than 76% of Utah towns, better for a vacation home than 76% of Utah towns, easier by car than 70% of Utah towns.
How Washington ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Washington is worth $570,400, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $91,853, which is more affordable than 15% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,614 a month. 74.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $570,400 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,614 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $91,853 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.6% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.5% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 101.9°F and January lows 28.4°F. About 9.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 128 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 31, 1992 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 30, 1971.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5591: Forsyth Fire |
| July 13, 2020 | Fire | FM-5321: Veyo West Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| June 21, 2016 | Fire | FM-5130: Saddle Fire |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 86,508 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,688 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Washington itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Washington
15 public schools with 9,483 students, about 21.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Cliffs High | 10-12 | 1,384 | 26.1 |
| Pine View High | 10-12 | 1,136 | 22.3 |
| Crimson Cliffs Middle | 8-9 | 924 | 25.0 |
| Washington Fields Intermediate | 6-7 | 861 | 24.6 |
| Pine View Middle | 8-9 | 737 | 23.0 |
| Majestic Fields School | PK-5 | 713 | 22.3 |
| Riverside School | PK-5 | 628 | 20.3 |
| Horizon School | PK-5 | 579 | 20.0 |
| Coral Canyon School | PK-5 | 518 | 18.5 |
| Sandstone School | PK-5 | 514 | 19.0 |
| Panorama School | PK-5 | 477 | 19.1 |
| Washington School | PK-5 | 443 | 20.1 |
Towns near Washington
- St. George, UT6.0 mi · 95,342 people · home $496,100
- Hurricane, UT7.3 mi · 20,036 people · home $456,000
- Santa Clara, UT9.3 mi · 7,553 people · home $558,100
- Ivins, UT11.1 mi · 8,978 people · home $594,000
- La Verkin, UT14.9 mi · 4,354 people · home $393,300
Washington questions
Is Washington, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 76% of Utah towns and quieter than 45%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $570,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,853, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,614 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 101.9°F and January lows 28.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 31, 1992. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)