The Town FilesWashington, New Hampshire
Town in Sullivan County · population 1,192 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $358,600
- Household income
- $89,453
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 55.0
Washington is a town of 1,192 people in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $358,600, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 83% of New Hampshire towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of New Hampshire towns, better for a vacation home than 79% of New Hampshire towns.
How Washington ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Washington is worth $358,600, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $89,453, which is more affordable than 39% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,106 a month. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $358,600 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,106 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $89,453 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 49.2% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.0 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.0% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 35.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 92.5% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 11.7°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 68.0 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 4, 2018 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Sullivan County since 1996
Sullivan County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 4, 2021 | Flood | DR-4624: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Sullivan County
Sullivan County had 13,867 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,062 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Washington itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Washington
1 public school with 40 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | K-5 | 40 | 10.0 |
Towns near Washington
- Lempster, NH5.6 mi · 1,118 people · home $241,900
- Goshen, NH5.7 mi · 796 people · home $255,600
- Marlow, NH6.8 mi · 749 people · home $325,400
- Bradford, NH6.8 mi · 1,662 people · home $341,700
- Hillsborough, NH7.8 mi · 5,939 people · home $272,300
- Stoddard, NH7.9 mi · 1,374 people · home $330,300
- Newbury, NH9.2 mi · 2,172 people · home $463,400
- Acworth, NH9.9 mi · 853 people · home $273,000
Washington questions
Is Washington, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 49% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 83%. 29.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.0).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $358,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,453, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,106 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 68.0 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 4, 2018. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)