Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Giddy-Up Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Golden Ticket Cinemas
Cinema
North Carolina Estuarium
Museum
Kugler Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (17) C+
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Creamy&Tasty Icey
Sweets
ABC Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Beaufort County ABC Board
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Brownie Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (11) C-
Seventh Street Park
Park
Meditation Garden
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Washington Waterfront
Park
Havens Gardens Park
Park
Havens Park
Park
Shops (19) C+
Speedway
Convenience Store
Rose Nails
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Duck Thru
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Russell's of Washington
Clothing
Sheetz
Convenience Store
D & H Equipment Co
Home Improvement
Farmers Home Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Duck Thru Food Store
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Olde Towne Barber
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Anh Nails & Spa
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Washington.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Washington is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime D-

Washington crime rates are 3,245 per 100k, which is 31% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,819 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
426 crimes per 100k D
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employment F

The median income in Washington is $37,109 - which is 23% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$37,109 F
Unemployment Rate
4.8% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Washington Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Washington Police Department
Police
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Police
Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center
Clinic
Vidant Gastroenterology and Pulmonology
Clinic
Vidant Beaufort Hospital
Hospital
Vidant Orthopedics Washington
Clinic
Vidant Internal Medicine
Clinic
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Police
Washington Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Washington Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Washington home prices are $142,200 - which is 9% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$142,200 D
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools D-

The Washington graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (6) F
John C Tayloe Elementary
B C Ed Tech Center
Eastern Elementary
P S Jones Middle
John Small Elementary
High Schools (4) F
B C Ed Tech Center
Washington High
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ratings D

Washington has an overall rating of 54% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D
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Washington Area Facts

  • Washington has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Washington crime rates are 31% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Washington is 2% lower than the North Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Washington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Seventh Street Park
      Meditation Garden
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Washington Waterfront
      Havens Gardens Park
      Havens Park

      Entertainment

      Golden Ticket Cinemas
      North Carolina Estuarium
      Kugler Field

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Bojangles'
      Taco Bell
      Zaxby's
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      Wendy's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Washington? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Washington.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Washington? The cost of living in Washington is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
      Washington
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Washington? Washington crime rates are 3,245, which are 31% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,245 per 100k people

      40% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      40% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Washington? The median income in Washington is $37,109 which is 23% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $37,10933% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,91813% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Washington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Vidant Beaufort Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Washington home prices? Washington home prices are $142,200 - which is 9% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $142,20023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73023% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Washington have good schools? The Washington graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Washington a good place to live? Washington has an overall rating of 54% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      4 total surveys

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