The Town FilesWashington Boro, Pennsylvania
Community in Lancaster County · population 721 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $236,800
- Household income
- $107,292
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.2
Washington Boro is a community of 721 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $236,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 88% of Pennsylvania towns, better for families than 85% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Washington Boro 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 Washington Boro is worth $236,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $107,292, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. 96.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington Boro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $107,292 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1942 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Washington Boro
| People | Washington Boro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Washington Boro
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.2°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington Boro since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 15, 1989 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 25, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Lancaster County since 1996
Lancaster County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Lancaster County
Lancaster County had 252,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,966 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Washington Boro itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Washington Boro
2 public schools with 944 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Manor El Sch | K-6 | 618 | 16.7 |
| Letort El Sch | K-6 | 326 | 19.2 |
Towns near Washington Boro
- Columbia, PA2.4 mi · 10,207 people · home $196,500
- Mountville, PA3.0 mi · 3,017 people · home $279,700
- Manor, PA3.2 mi · 21,849 people · home $286,300
- West Hempfield, PA3.4 mi · 17,020 people · home $302,400
- Wrightsville, PA3.5 mi · 2,261 people · home $182,500
- East Prospect, PA3.7 mi · 934 people · home $219,700
- Lower Windsor, PA4.7 mi · 7,519 people · home $224,000
- Marietta, PA5.6 mi · 2,623 people · home $211,600
Washington Boro questions
Is Washington Boro, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington Boro scores better for retirees than 81% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 37%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Washington Boro?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington Boro is valued at $236,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,292, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Washington Boro?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.3 inches of snow.
Does Washington Boro get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington Boro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 15, 1989. 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)