The Town FilesWashington, Pennsylvania
Township in Lycoming County · population 1,768 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $256,600
- Household income
- $76,538
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 35.9
Washington is a township of 1,768 people in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $256,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 92% of Pennsylvania towns.
How 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 Washington is worth $256,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $76,538, which is more affordable than 25% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 90.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $917 | $996 |
| Median household income | $76,538 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.1% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 33.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 42.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 2.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 11, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 28, 2019.
Severe weather in Lycoming County since 1996
Lycoming County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lycoming County
Lycoming County had 49,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,535 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Washington itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Washington
- Armstrong, PA5.4 mi · 686 people · home $241,700
- Bastress, PA5.7 mi · 527 people · home $285,500
- Limestone, PA5.8 mi · 1,966 people · home $210,200
- Gregg, PA6.0 mi · 4,096 people · home $169,000
- Brady, PA6.6 mi · 501 people · home $212,900
- White Deer, PA6.9 mi · 4,404 people · home $190,900
- Duboistown, PA7.2 mi · 1,200 people · home $194,800
- Susquehanna, PA7.4 mi · 968 people · home $211,700
Washington questions
Is Washington, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 26% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 51%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $256,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,538, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.7 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. 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)