Washington is a medium-sized town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 26,403 people and five associated neighborhoods, Washington is the 53rd largest community in Michigan. Washington real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Washington house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Washington is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Washington is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Washington who work in management occupations (14.28%), office and administrative support (9.32%), and sales jobs (8.38%). Also of interest is that Washington has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Washington telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.67% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Washington is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Washington’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. In Washington, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.17 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The population of Washington is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 37.98% of adults in Washington have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Washington in 2022 was $48,617, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $194,468 for a family of four. The people who call Washington home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Washington residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Washington include German, Polish, Italian, Irish, and English. The most common language spoken in Washington is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
