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.

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.

Because of many things, Washington is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Washington a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Washington has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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.

One downside of living in Washington is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Washington, the average commute to work is 31.17 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

The citizens of Washington are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 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.