Washington, MI: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Washington Charter Township, located within Metro Detroit, is a charter township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 28,165 at the 2020 census, up from 25,139 in 2010.

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How Washington ranks

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#50Fewest uninsured in MI #11Rent easiest to afford in MI #67Most conserved land in MI All MI rankings →

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Living in Washington

Housing in Washington

$480K▲ 2.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Washington home is worth about $480,000, up 2.2% in a year, 80% above the Michigan typical home.

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Health in Washington

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

12better than MI·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 2▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

9.9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 5.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 10.5%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Ascension Providence Rochester HospitalRochester · 7.8 mi · ER

GroesbeckClinton Township · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48094, 48095 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Schools in Washington

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Washington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 83% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#148Best public schoolsof 490 in MI

DistrictRomeo Community SchoolsSchools5

Indian Hills Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades K–5 · 456 students Hevel Elementary B+Elementary · Grades K–5 · 441 students Washington Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades K–5 · 428 students Cross of Glory Lutheran SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 95 students Romeo High School A-High · Grades 9–12 · 1,817 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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