Washington by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
8th highest of 51 · 2024

$98,141

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
28th highest of 51 · 2025

291.7

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
6th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,760

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
7th highest of 51 · September 2026

4.8%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
44th highest of 51 · 2024

9.9%

U.S.: 12.5%