In Washington, Illinois, the median home price is $167,675, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $78,224; the population is 13,627; schools rate 4.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 331.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Washington at a glance
Population
13,627
Median Household Income
$78,224
Typical Home Value
$167,675
School District Rating
4.2
Violent Crime Rate
331.6
Avg Commute Time
26.7
About Washington
Washington has a population of 13,627. The median home value is $167,675, 44% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $78,224 (6% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Nashville, Okawville, and Hoyleton.
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
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Illinois
Every county in Illinois, 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 13,627 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Washington?
- The median home value in Washington is $167,675. 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 $78,224 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Washington in?
- Washington is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Washington?
- Washington contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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