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GA area data

Washington, GA

Washington, GA.

Population: 6,394 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,988
1-year appreciation
+10.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+41.0%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$166,988
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (49 mi)
Nearest airport
Washington Wilkes County Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$1,304
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
50.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,922
Average weekly wage
$974
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
49

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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