The Town FilesWashington, Connecticut
Town · population 3,646 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $660,200
- Household income
- $101,549
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 49.9
Washington is a town of 3,646 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $660,200, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 90% of Connecticut towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Connecticut towns.
How Washington ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Washington is worth $660,200, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $101,549, which is more affordable than 6% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,204 a month. 79.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $660,200 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,204 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $101,549 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.0% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.2% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.7% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 93.8% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 10, 1989 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2012.
Public schools in Washington
2 public schools with 635 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepaug Valley School | 6-12 | 496 | 9.4 |
| Washington Primary School | PK-5 | 139 | 9.9 |
Towns near Washington
- Bethlehem, CT5.3 mi · 3,385 people · home $410,900
- New Milford, CT6.9 mi · 28,115 people · home $391,500
- New Milford, CT7.1 mi · 7,160 people · home $331,900
- Litchfield, CT8.4 mi · 8,192 people · home $391,900
- Woodbury, CT8.5 mi · 9,723 people · home $469,900
- Kent, CT9.0 mi · 3,019 people · home $470,900
- Watertown, CT10.5 mi · 3,938 people · home $293,300
- Watertown, CT10.5 mi · 22,105 people · home $333,500
Washington questions
Is Washington, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 90% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 27%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.9).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $660,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,549, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,204 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 46.8 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 10, 1989. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)