Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
26%
Washington
Washington, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$717
Population
9,569
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Heart of the Inner Banks
Coastal
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River
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Historic
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Small Town
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Boating
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Fishing
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Diverse
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Washington is a small city overlooking the Palico River near the North Carolina coast. Known variously as “Little Washington” and “The Original Washington,” this unassuming community holds the distinction of being the first city to name itself after George Washington, more than a decade prior to his election to the presidency. The charming riverside community fosters a timeless atmosphere of southern charm and rich culture, with its thriving Downtown district featuring a huge selection of cozy cafes, friendly taverns, and unique specialty shops. The river offers terrific opportunities for boating and fishing, and the surrounding countryside provides countless venues for spending quality time outdoors, whether you’re exploring the trails of Croatan National Forest or spending a beach day at Cape Hatteras.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,383
Average: $58,271
Education
2,000
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,704
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Washington, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Washington, NC is $758 for a studio, $716 for one bedroom, $813 for two bedrooms, and $1,049 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$716/month
375 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Washington, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Public
Grades K-12
403 Students
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
727 Students
Public
Grades K-12
403 Students
Beaufort County Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
282 Students
Public
Grades K-12
403 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
839 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Airports
- Pitt-Greenville
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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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.