Washington

Washington

State in United States


Washington has a land area of 66,437.5 square miles and a water area of 4,844.2 square miles. It is the 20th largest state by area. Washington is bordered by Idaho and Oregon.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    7,738,692
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    38.2 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    1,251,640
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    8.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $118,602
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    16.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    6,186,449
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    3.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    3,022,255
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,484
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    53.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    46.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $485,700
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    1,088,354
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,933,901
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    13.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Washington is located in Philadelphia Regional Office. Within Washington there are . Throughout Washington there are 33 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: WASHINGTON

For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Seattle Regional Office.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: WASHINGTON

TANF OFFICE HUD: WASHINGTON

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: WASHINGTON

LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: WASHINGTON

Public Housing Authority in Washington

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RENTAL HELP: WASHINGTON

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Other Affordable Housing Resources

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need Advice About Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Renter?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: WASHINGTON

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Washington

Age and Sex

38.2 +/- 0.1

Median Age in Washington

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Age and Sex

38.2 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Washington
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Washington

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Washington

Older Population

38.2 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Washington

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Older Population

38.2 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Washington
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Washington

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Washington

Veterans

8.20 +/- 0.2

Veterans in Washington

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Veterans

8.20 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Washington
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Washington

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Washington

Median Household Income

$84,247 +/- $844

Median Household Income in Washington

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Median Household Income

$84,247 +/- $844
Median Household Income in Washington
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Washington

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Washington

Poverty

9.90 +/- 0.3

Poverty in Washington

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Poverty

9.90 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Washington
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Washington

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Washington

Educational Attainment

39.00 +/- 0.4

Educational Attainment in Washington

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Educational Attainment

39.00 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Washington
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Washington

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Washington

Employment rate

59.10% +/- 0.3%

Employment rate in Washington

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Employment rate

59.10% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Washington
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: WASHINGTON

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HUD Highlights Region X Newsletter Want to keep up with changes at HUD? Want to know when grant funds are available, or new policies are implemented? Then this is the newsletter for you! Once per month you’ll get a brief yet informative email from our Regional Office highlighting important happenings at HUD, both in the Northwest and throughout the country.

HUDWATCH The HUDWATCH Listserv provides timely HUD-related information to HUD partners, stakeholders and grantees as well as other interested persons such as local elected officials and regional and statewide housing, community and economic development partners in from HUD’s Deputy Regional Administrator in Seattle. The information provided approximately two to three times a week will include HUD and other funding opportunities, events and conferences, new initiatives and innovations from HUD and its housing, community and economic development partners across Washington State.

Northwest Office of Native American Programs News Want to know more about HUD’s Native American Programs in the Northwest? Subscribe to this list for news, program updates, training opportunities and more.

Washington Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Washington.

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Last Updated: August 23, 2023