Best Places to Live in Washington County, Kansas

Washington County, Kansas was established in 1855 spanning an area of 596 square miles , its population composed close to 6 thousand individuals mostly located on Washington city acting county seat providing several attractions such sports complexes art centers public gardens further contributing company’s tourist appeal while outdoor recreational options including fishing hiking kayaking boating available either Kaw Wildlife Area ideal way catch glimpse true nature flora fauna up close.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Washington County is 1.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Washington County jobs have increased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Washington County's cost of living is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Washington County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Washington County, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Washington county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 82.0% to 16.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Washington County's population is 5,531 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 4.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Washington County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.4%.

SCHOOLS

Washington County public schools spend $11,828 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.3 students per teacher in Washington County. More Education

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Housing Market in washington

It's a good time to buy in Washington. Home Appreciation is up 12.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Washington is .

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