Apartments for rent in Washington, PA

A small city located in Pennsylvania, Washington has approximately 14,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 will fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population. At an average age of just over 39, the city's residents are younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Renters slightly outnumber homeowners in Washington by a slim 54%-46% margin. With a relatively affordable average rent of $693 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Pennsylvania. Each month, renters in Washington will pay around $224 less compared to the state average. That adds up over the course of a year.

With an average commute time of about 21 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Washington residents have found that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (36%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation is not used extensively. Relatively few residents (6%) commute to work on foot, though the number is significantly higher than the national average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Washington has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 9% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Washington: healthcare, entertainment, and retail. Together, these industries make up 25% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of around $47K, Washington workers earn around $16,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Washington's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).