Washington City is one of the county's larger cities, home to about 32,348 people. The typical home is worth around $544,746, and values eased 1.4% over the past year.
Proprietary indices computed from public data — not available on any listing portal.
At about $544,746, the typical Washington City home sits roughly 1% above the Washington County median of $537,041 — the fifth-priciest of the county's 11 tracked cities. That works out to an affordability index of 98.6 (100 = the county median; higher means cheaper). Renters pay around $2,001 a month, a gross yield near 4.41% for investors.
Census figures put Washington City at a median household income of $91,853, a median age of 38, a 75% homeownership rate and 36% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The typical one-way commute runs about 18 minutes.
On the ground, Washington City offers a solid range of everyday amenities — OpenStreetMap maps 49 restaurants & cafés, 16 places of worship and 13 parks within the town, among other services. That earns an amenity-density score of 79.2 and a blended Livability Index of 83.3 out of 100.
Sitting at about 2,802 feet, Washington City sees July highs averaging 101°F and January lows near 31.0°F, with roughly 10.7 inches of precipitation a year and about 107 days topping 90°F. It's classic high-desert weather — hot, dry summers and mild, short winters that draw snowbirds and retirees.
| What's nearby | Count (OpenStreetMap) |
|---|---|
| Restaurants & cafés | 49 |
| Grocery & convenience | 8 |
| Healthcare (clinics, pharmacies, dental) | 3 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks & gardens | 13 |
| Gyms & rec centers | 2 |
| Retail & shopping | 8 |
| Places of worship | 16 |
| Trailheads | 2 |
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Text Aurora · 435-256-5584 What's my home worth?The typical home value in Washington City is about $544,746 as of June 2026 (Zillow Research), and values have eased 1.4% over the past year.
Washington City has an estimated population of about 32,348, per the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year.
The median household income in Washington City is about $91,853 (U.S. Census ACS).
Washington City has a high-desert climate: July highs average about 101°F, January lows around 31.0°F, with roughly 10.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Washington City scores 83.3 out of 100 on our Livability Index, which blends amenity access, affordability versus the county median, commute times and homeownership stability. For a personalized take on buying or selling here, text local realtor Aurora Serrano at 435-256-5584.