Living in Washington County, Virginia

Washington County is a county in Virginia with a population of around 54,591, part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA metro area. The main communities are Abingdon, Glade Spring, Damascus.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,035/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $236K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Washington County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a predominantly working-class population (23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.