The Town FilesFort Washington, Pennsylvania
Community in Montgomery County · population 5,910 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $575,600
- Household income
- $166,321
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 45.9
Fort Washington is a community of 5,910 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $575,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Fort Washington ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fort Washington is worth $575,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $166,321, which is more affordable than 21% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,996 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Washington | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $575,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,996 | $996 |
| Median household income | $166,321 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fort Washington
| People | Fort Washington | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.8% | — |
| Work from home | 33.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Fort Washington
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Washington since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 31, 2002.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 505,821 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Fort Washington itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Fort Washington
2 public schools with 1,779 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Dublin HS | 9-12 | 1,280 | 13.9 |
| Fort Washington El Sch | K-5 | 499 | 13.1 |
Towns near Fort Washington
- Upper Dublin, PA1.0 mi · 26,665 people · home $573,600
- Ambler, PA1.9 mi · 6,807 people · home $377,300
- Oreland, PA1.9 mi · 6,210 people · home $420,700
- Flourtown, PA2.6 mi · 4,786 people · home $507,300
- Maple Glen, PA2.7 mi · 6,647 people · home $570,900
- Spring House, PA2.9 mi · 3,978 people · home $670,700
- Springfield, PA2.9 mi · 20,814 people · home $469,500
- Roslyn, PA3.0 mi · 9,525 people · home $328,800
Fort Washington questions
Is Fort Washington, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Washington scores better for retirees than 61% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 22%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Fort Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Washington is valued at $575,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $166,321, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,996 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Washington?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.3 inches of snow.
Does Fort Washington get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)