Washington Township, PA

Living in Washington Township

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 1
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 43
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 98
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Schools 56
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Residents

6.7k Population +114 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate47%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office17%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$216k Median Home Value +$6.2k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$725 Median Monthly Rent +$152 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke4%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene52%
LP gas3%
Utility gas1%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Washington Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in Washington Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 3 11
Feb 30 3 10
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding75
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Washington Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Washington Township, PA

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Packer Ridge Academy
9 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Washington Township, PA

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Muhlenberg College
12 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
12 miles, SE
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Moravian College
15 miles, SE
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Lehigh University
16 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Washington Township, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
5 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Washington Township, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
54 miles, SE
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