Quality of Life
Housing
There are numerous affordable housing options in Washington County, ranging from historical to the more modern and everything in between. Whether you like the convenience of condominiums, the freedom of a rural property, or the atmosphere of a development, Washington County can fit your needs.
In Washington County, living costs are equal or below the national average and range from 1% to 27% less than other Northeast cities.
| New Single Family Housing Units for Construction and Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buildings* | Value | Cost per Building |
| 387 | $83,972,395 | $216,983 |
*MD Department of Planning, Data and Product Development (January - December 2007).
| Washington County Housing Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Units Sold | Average Price | Median Price |
| 2008 | 1,041 | $217,695 | $195,000 |
| 2007 | 1,199 | $243,255 | $220,000 |
| 2006 | 1,605 | $260,351 | $231,982 |
| 2005 | 2,254 | $256,477 | $225,000 |
| 2004 | 1,940 | $205,138 | $176,000 |
| 2003 | 1,730 | $170,685 | $149,900 |
| 2002 | 1,524 | $144,207 | $126,900 |
| 2001 | 1,419 | $136,302 | $122,400 |
| 2000 | 1,252 | $124,585 | $112,850 |
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