Cost of Living in Washington, GA
Population 3,700 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $47,946, median household incomes in Washington land roughly 36% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 40 miles east of Athens-Clarke County, Washington falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 64% lower than Athens-Clarke County's $272,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Washington
The median home value in Washington is $96,600 — 68% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $786/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,946/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Washington has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.
Washington has limited residential data
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🏫 Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Washington, GA?
Washington has a cost index of 43 (100 = national average). It is 57% below the national average.
What is average rent in Washington, GA?
The median gross rent in Washington is $786 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $96,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Washington?
The median household income in Washington is $47,946 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Washington, GA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Washington is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.
Is Washington, GA affordable?
Yes, Washington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 43 — about 57% below the US national average of 100.
Washington at a Glance
- Population
- 3,700
- Median Income
- $47,946
- Home Value
- $96,600
- Median Rent
- $786/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Sales Tax
- 7.3%
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