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Washington County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Washington County has 53,898 residents, down 0.0% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,260 households moved in and 1,191 moved out (+69 net), while a net $0.1M of income left. Median household income is $64,552, the median home $214,000 and median rent $854 a month.
In Virginia: 91st of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 76th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 79th of 133 counties for median household income · 88th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Washington County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County, TN | 183 | $9.6M |
| Bristol city, VA | 159 | $7.2M |
| Smyth County, VA | 147 | $6.5M |
| Russell County, VA | 69 | $6.1M |
| Tazewell County, VA | 33 | $1.9M |
| Washington County, TN | 30 | $1.2M |
| Wise County, VA | 24 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Washington County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County, TN | 221 | $11.2M |
| Bristol city, VA | 173 | $12.7M |
| Smyth County, VA | 134 | $5.4M |
| Russell County, VA | 53 | $2.8M |
| Washington County, TN | 41 | $2.5M |
| Wythe County, VA | 24 | $1.1M |
| Tazewell County, VA | 21 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.