The Town FilesWashington County, New York
60,522 people. The median home is worth $196,200 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $73,495.
Towns in Washington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury | 12,968 | $179,300 | $72,091 | 43.6 |
| Hudson Falls | 7,427 | $165,200 | $62,969 | 46.2 |
| Granville | 6,215 | $151,100 | $69,198 | 48.7 |
| Fort Edward | 5,991 | $180,700 | $70,366 | 41.2 |
| Fort Ann | 5,812 | $222,300 | $85,902 | 43.3 |
| Greenwich | 4,868 | $241,900 | $73,537 | 45.8 |
| Whitehall | 4,023 | $115,400 | $54,260 | 35.3 |
| Argyle | 3,644 | $249,300 | $83,000 | 50.1 |
| White Creek | 3,275 | $202,600 | $72,853 | 48.0 |
| Fort Edward | 3,108 | $176,100 | $71,845 | 36.1 |
| Salem | 2,612 | $196,000 | $83,398 | 47.5 |
People and housing
| Washington County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,033 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $73,495 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 45.4 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
14,838 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,139 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,425 storm events in Washington County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Washington County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 18, 2008 | Severe Storm | EM-3299: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).