Washington, PA town hall & government
Washington spent $14.5 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,097 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Washington's government.
Who runs Washington
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Washington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 42%
- Income taxes 14%
- Other taxes & licenses 13%
- Fees & charges 12%
- From the state 10%
- From the federal government 5%
- From other local governments 3%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
Who works for Washington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Washington School District
Washington's K–12 school district, shared with East Washington. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Pennsylvania districts overall: 55% local, 37% state, 8% federal
- Local 36%
- State 48%
- Federal 16%
Of the $18,121 per pupil, $11,145 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Washington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Washington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Washington's government
Who represents Washington
Washington is represented in Congress by Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick and Representative Guy Reschenthaler. Josh Shapiro is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.