Washington, WV is a small city in the northeast United States with a population of just over 8,000 people. Despite its size, Washington has consistently ranked highly on several Bestplaces ratings. The city has been ranked as one of the safest places to live in the US by NeighborhoodScout and one of the best places to live by BestPlaces. In addition, Washington was also cited as having low crime rates by SafeWise and among the top 10 cities for economic development by Site Selection Magazine. This combination of factors makes Washington an attractive place to settle down in and raise a family. With its peaceful atmosphere, great infrastructure and strong economy, it's easy to see why Washington is rated so highly on these rankings.
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