Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Washington
Washington, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,055
Population
12,869
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Captivating architecture in a tranquil southern Indiana city
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The seat of Daviess County, Washington is a small city set amongst the great plains of Indiana. Surrounded by rural farmland, Washington serves as a much-need watering hole for the surrounding region. It also holds some of the oldest, most architecturally historic buildings in the state.
Bars and restaurants line NE 5th St. and East National Hwy. The surrounding streetscape is also where you’ll find the bulk of Washington’s culinary offerings, like the New White Steamer, a down home burger joint with a no-frills attitude. On the East Side of the city is the aptly named East Side Park. It encompasses a well-maintained pond and is the home of the Washington Parks & Recreation Department.
Cities like Washington are pulling in residents from larger cities thanks to their lower cost of living that doesn’t forego appealing amenities. With I-69 nearby, however, Indianapolis and Louisville are just a two-hour drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,338
Average: $62,591
Education
1,795
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,972
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Washington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Washington, IN is $1,055 for one bedroom, $1,256 for two bedrooms, and $1,356 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,055/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Washington, IN is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
445 Students
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
416 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
780 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.