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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Work & commute in Washington

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Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Sterling Heights (8%), Troy (8%) and Shelby (8%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

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7%Work in townlive and work in Washington 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 6,321Jobs based herea commuter town

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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 →

Natural hazards in Washington

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Washington flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Washington MapWashington vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →

Climate in Washington

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Washington has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 20°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

60° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Washington get?About 36 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 26.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Washington

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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.