In Washington, Arkansas, the median home price is $356,013, compared with the Arkansas median of $222,998; median household income is $70,639; the population is 256,765; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 410.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Washington at a glance
Population
256,765
Median Household Income
$70,639
Typical Home Value
$356,013
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
410.5
Avg Commute Time
20.9
About Washington
Washington has a population of 256,765. The median home value is $356,013, 60% above the Arkansas median. Median household income is $70,639 (16% above the Arkansas median). The most populated towns are Fayetteville, Springdale, and Prairie Grove.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Washington
38 towns, by population.
- Fayetteville99,319 pop.
- Springdale78,601 pop.
- Prairie Grove9,279 pop.
- Farmington9,094 pop.
- Tontitown6,425 pop.
- Prairie4,589 pop.
- West Fork4,222 pop.
- Johnson3,965 pop.
- Elkins3,808 pop.
- Greenland3,208 pop.
- Lincoln2,794 pop.
- Elm Springs2,789 pop.
- Goshen2,773 pop.
- Brush Creek2,555 pop.
- Litteral2,244 pop.
- Harmon1,803 pop.
- Cane Hill1,734 pop.
- Center1,645 pop.
- Starr Hill1,564 pop.
- Crawford1,555 pop.
- Durham1,517 pop.
- Wheeler1,312 pop.
- Winslow1,147 pop.
- Valley918 pop.
- Marrs Hill825 pop.
- Wyman798 pop.
- Richland794 pop.
- Lees Creek763 pop.
- Illinois664 pop.
- Rheas Mill656 pop.
- White River651 pop.
- Cove Creek605 pop.
- Morrow554 pop.
- Dutch Mills515 pop.
- Boston366 pop.
- Reed301 pop.
- Vineyard230 pop.
- Wedington183 pop.
County rankings in Arkansas
Every county in Arkansas, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- Cheapest Counties to Buy a House
- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
- Counties With the Lowest Property Tax
- Counties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance
- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Washington at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Washington?
- Washington has a population of 256,765 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Washington?
- The median home value in Washington is $356,013. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Washington?
- Median household income in Washington is $70,639 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Washington in?
- Washington is in Arkansas.
- How many towns are in Washington?
- Washington contains 38 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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