Housing data for Washington Township (Dauphin County), PA
Washington Township (Dauphin County), PA has an estimated 2,137 residents and 967 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Dauphin County.
18.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $718 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,137 (±308)
- Housing units
- 967 (±116)
- Households that rent
- 18.8%
- Median gross rent
- $718
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −2.7%
What stands out in Washington Township (Dauphin County)
Homes heated by fuel oil: 28.3% (±6.9 points) in Washington Township (Dauphin County), higher than in Dauphin County (15.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 4.8% (±5.5 points) in Washington Township (Dauphin County), lower than in Dauphin County (17.4%).
Median gross rent: $718 (±$154) in Washington Township (Dauphin County), lower than in Dauphin County ($1,217).
Households that rent: 18.8% (±6.7 points) in Washington Township (Dauphin County), lower than in Dauphin County (36.9%).
- Heating fuel in Washington Township (Dauphin County)
- Types of homes in Washington Township (Dauphin County)
- Median rent in Washington Township (Dauphin County)
- Renters and owners in Washington Township (Dauphin County)
Housing in Washington Township (Dauphin County) at a glance
- Median rent: $718 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $479 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 22.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 18.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $80,682 median household income
- Home values: $233,500 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,759 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,102 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 4.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 78.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 49.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 49.0% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 33.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −2.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 8.9% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,130 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 17023)
Washington Township (Dauphin County) against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Washington Township (Dauphin County) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,137 (±308) | 289,593 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 967 (±116) | 127,828 (±159) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 18.8% (±6.7 points) | 36.9% (±0.9 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $718 (±$154) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $80,682 (±$18,973) | $76,242 (±$1,935) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $233,500 (±$25,130) | $236,400 (±$3,814) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,102 (±$266) | $3,198 (±$61) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 49.8% (±10.6 points) | 61.8% (±1.7 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 33.3 minutes (±4.6) | 21.5 minutes (±0.5) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 84.7% (±7.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 49.6 years (±4.1) | 39.4 years (±0.3) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Washington Township (Dauphin County) covers 17.7 square miles of land, about 121 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Washington Township (Dauphin County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,196 (±228) | 2,137 (±308) | −2.7% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 903 (±77) | 967 (±116) | +7.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $626 (±$134) | $718 (±$154) | +14.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $139,100 (±$9,491) | $233,500 (±$25,130) | +67.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $63,611 (±$11,351) | $80,682 (±$18,973) | +26.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,310 (±$64) | $1,759 (±$225) | +34.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,500 (±$329) | $3,102 (±$266) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 16.7% (±5.7 points) | 18.8% (±6.7 points) | +2.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±15.8 points) | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Dauphin County
Washington Township (Dauphin County) has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Dauphin County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dauphin County recorded 250 violent and 1,087 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Washington Township (Dauphin County)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17023 | 53% | 3,489 | $775 | $210,500 | $79,435 |
| 17061 | 13% | 6,842 | $819 | $166,100 | $55,611 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Washington Township (Dauphin County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethville | 1.0 mi | $825 | $174,300 | 30.6% |
| Berrysburg | 2.9 mi | — | $153,800 | 7.3% |
| Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 3.1 mi | $927 | $239,500 | 8.1% |
| Mifflin Township (Dauphin County) | 3.3 mi | $1,125 | $234,800 | 20.7% |
| Pillow | 5.5 mi | $640 | $136,500 | 14.4% |
| Lykens | 5.9 mi | $804 | $107,300 | 38.5% |
| Lykens Township | 5.9 mi | $959 | $189,300 | 27.2% |
| Gratz | 5.9 mi | $768 | $147,300 | 60.5% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Washington Township (Dauphin County)
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Township (Butler County) | $788 | $223,800 | $74,318 | 20.7% |
| East Finley Township | $689 | $238,000 | $78,333 | 15.6% |
| Miller Township (Perry County) | $677 | $240,400 | $70,769 | 22.8% |
| Lathrop Township | $823 | $234,200 | $82,273 | 25.9% |
| Cogan House Township | $790 | $214,100 | $75,833 | 15.5% |
| West Penn Township | $830 | $234,300 | $71,977 | 14.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Washington Township (Dauphin County), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,166 | $1,285 | $1,598 | $2,055 | $2,100 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Washington Township (Dauphin County), fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,000 | $38,300 | $61,250 |
| 2 people | $26,250 | $43,750 | $70,000 |
| 3 people | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,050 | $94,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,400 | $101,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,800 | $108,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,150 | $115,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $109,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Washington Township (Dauphin County)
What is the average rent in Washington Township (Dauphin County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Washington Township (Dauphin County) is $718 (±$154) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How many renters are there in Washington Township (Dauphin County)?
Washington Township (Dauphin County) has an estimated 173 (±65) renting households, 18.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Washington Township (Dauphin County)?
The median household income in Washington Township (Dauphin County) is $80,682 (±$18,973) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Washington Township (Dauphin County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $233,500 (±$25,130) for owner-occupied homes in Washington Township (Dauphin County) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Washington Township (Dauphin County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Washington Township (Dauphin County), PA is $1,759 (±$225) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Washington Township (Dauphin County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Washington Township (Dauphin County), PA is $3,102 (±$266) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Washington Township (Dauphin County) growing?
In Washington Township (Dauphin County), the number of residents went from 2,196 in 2015–2019 to 2,137 in 2020–2024 (−2.7%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Washington Township (Dauphin County)?
The ZIP codes that cover Washington Township (Dauphin County) are 17023, 17061.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 17023?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17023 is $775 (±$169) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Washington township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81216, in state:42 county:043).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .