Washington County

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Washington County the 3rd fastest growing county in Minnesota and our population of 25 to 34-year-olds is expected to grow by 65 percent from 2020 - 2030.

We also have the 3rd lowest property taxes for all Minnesota counties.

In addition, we are 15-minutes from the MSP International Airport and within 30-minutes of downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, along with 18 of Minnesota’s Fortune 500 companies.

We have thousands of acres of undeveloped land on the interstate and are open to new business development.

Washington County is Diverse

Our county is diverse, has a rich and varied history, is home to 33 unique communities and growing. Our communities are our greatest strength in that they offer the option of finding a home that fits your cultural, workforce, utility and infrastructure needs.

Washington County is Growing!

Washington County was the fifth-fastest growing county in Minnesota from 2010 to 2020. In fact, its population grew from 2020 to 2021 due to a natural increase in residents and a positive net in-migration. That population is forecasted to increase by nearly 6% by 2033.

Access below a full Washington County profile, performed by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, that includes demographics like labor force trends, median household incomes, cost of living and occupation statistics below. 

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Population

Total Population

279,568

Population
Growth Rate

0.77%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

43.600

Housing & Income

Households

104,344

Total Housing Units

109,414


Owner Occupied

86,264

Renter Occupied

18,080

Vacant

5,070

Median Home Value

$426,416


Average Home Value

$471,879

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.44%

Income Projection

Median Household

$109,367 $122,033


Average Household

$145,712 $163,601


Per Capita

$54,454 $61,440

Workforce

Total Businesses

7,150

Total Employed

95,253

Workers 16+

136,883

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

969

Employed

22,535

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

763

Employed

12,640

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

492

Employed

10,064

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

438

Employed

8,136

2023 Building Matl / Garden Equip

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Businesses

117

Employed

7,918

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

180

Employed

5,806

Some
High School

3,689

Graduated
High School

32,299

Associates
Degree

21,976

Bachelor's
Degree

61,755

Graduate
Degree

32,695

Average Commute Time

26 min.



Resident Commuters

61,373

Non-Resident Commuters

71,647

Drive Alone

102,912

Carpooled

9,202

Public

2,098

Work At Home

19,963