salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,040 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 15 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Washington?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Washington
| Size | Washington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $894 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $606 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $918 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,021 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $669 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Washington overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Washington, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Washington
Life in Washington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Washington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $534 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $206,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Washington, NC?
Renting in Washington costs a median of about $901 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Washington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,040 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Washington cheap or expensive?
Washington is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $43,341. It ranks 15th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Washington?
The median homeowner in Washington pays $1,729 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Washington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $206,800, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,726 people live in Washington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.