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East Washington has a population of 1,930.
In East Washington, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in East Washington live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, East Washington had a median family income of $65,625. East Washington is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. East Washington benefits from its educated workforce. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In East Washington, 50% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in East Washington rent a large number of single bedroom units. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Pennsylvania, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In East Washington, 90% of commuters drive to work.
East Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing East Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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