Beaufort County, North Carolina
Washington Real Estate and Local Guide
A historic riverport town on the Pamlico River, known locally as 'Little Washington,' with a walkable downtown and an active waterfront.
Living in Washington
The first city in the United States named after George Washington. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $41,723 median household
EducationAbout 22.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyBeaufort County
Homes in Washington
Single-family detached homesRoughly 63% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $193,800
- About 51% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, with the balance renter-occupied.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Washington home
North Carolina Estuarium
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Riverfront science museum on the Pamlico with exhibits on the estuary and a boardwalk
Washington Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
National Register district of hundreds of buildings along the Pamlico River waterfront
Havens Gardens Park
Source: washingtonnc.gov
Pamlico River park with a fishing pier, picnic shelters, and an inclusive playground
Washington Waterfront and Stewart Parkway
Source: washingtonnc.gov
Downtown riverfront promenade and public boat docks along the Pamlico River
Washington areas to know
Washington Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Downtown and waterfront core of late-1800s and early-1900s buildings
North Market Street Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Residential historic district north of downtown