Washington

Washington is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and Canada to the north. Washington is home to majestic mountain ranges, such as Mount Rainier, numerous coastlines and islands, dense forests, and miles of rural farmland. It is known for its strong tech industry and less crowded cities like Seattle and Spokane. The capital city of Olympia is located near Puget Sound which provides access to Paradise Valley, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Cascade Mountain Range. Washington's diverse population includes many Native American tribes and cultures from Alaska, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Agriculture plays an important role in its economy with products such as apples, wheat, hops beer grains for microbrews, wine grapes for wineries are some of top exports from this state. With its spectacular outdoor recreation spots and vibrant cities like Seattle with art galleries and music venues - there truly is something for everyone in Washington State.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Washington is 6.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Washington jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Washington's cost of living is 21.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Washington's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the state of Washington, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Washington remained very strongly Democratic, 58.0% to 38.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Washington's population is 7,617,364 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 27.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Washington is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.5%.

SCHOOLS

Washington public schools spend $11,435 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 20.3 students per teacher in Washington. More Education

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Housing Market in Washington

It's a good time to buy in Washington. Home Appreciation is up 3.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Washington is .

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