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Washington County

#14 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Virginia
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Virginia
  • 30 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Washington County is located in Virginia with a population of 54,457. In Washington County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Washington County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Washington County are highly rated.
    Population
    54,457

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $137,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $644
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Washington County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      116.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      19.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      194
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,474.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      106.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%

    Working in Washington County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,844
    National
    $55,322
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      Washington County Reviews

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      I love this area! There is so much to do and so many incredible places to see. There are countless trails to hike, lakes to swim in and beautiful views to soak in. I am very proud to be from southwest Virginia/northeast Tennessee and wouldn't want to live anywhere else!
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      One of the biggest attractions in the area is the Abingdon Farmer's Market. The Market meets almost every Saturday throughout the year and most Tuesdays, and offers high-quality, locally produced vegetables, crafts, meats, baked goods, and more. And while the buying options are certainly a major attraction, the Market also simply provides a pleasant place to go to meet with friends on a Saturday morning.
      The town of Abingdon, Virginia, is extraordinarily focused on supporting local business owners and preserving its local heritage. While the downside to these two aspects of the town are that there are few, if any, big retail stores within the city limits, the general atmosphere of the town is much improved and made to feel much more like a small, comfortable tourist town. Though it can be a bit slow sometimes, the town of Abingdon has the very special feel of everyone's home.