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Washington County

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Wisconsin
  • 22 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Washington County is located in Wisconsin with a population of 133,967. Washington County is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. In Washington County, most residents own their homes. In Washington County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Washington County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Washington County are highly rated.
    Population
    133,967

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $219,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $873
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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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
      46.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      128.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,782
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      46.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Washington County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $73,021
    National
    $55,322
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      Washington County Reviews

      22 reviews
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      I grew up here and it was a simple fun childhood full of wandering around the woods with my friends. Playing with my pets which including cats, dogs, rabbits, and chickens. Everyone around the area is kind and always willing to help. I would definitely move here again. 7/10 is my ranking for this area mainly because my taste and it would be a long but doable drive to work in Milwaukee the closest big city.
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      Crime is very rare in Cedarburg. Despite this, I still see patrolling the streets for the greater security of the citizens.
      There aren't really any dangerous crimes that have gone on in the past few years except for one that, so there isn't really any concern for safety.