Living in Aberdeen, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aberdeen · Census data 2020–2024
Aberdeen has 17,088 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $52,195 (47% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $237,300, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Aberdeen at a glance
- Population
- 17,088
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $52,195State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $237,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Aberdeen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Aberdeen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aberdeen the median home value is $237,300, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,407 a month in housing costs.
Aberdeen median household income
The median household income in Aberdeen is $52,195 and the income per person is $28,521. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Aberdeen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,040
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.58
Aberdeen demographics
- Population
- 17,088
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 6,535
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aberdeen ›
Education in Aberdeen
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aberdeen
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Aberdeen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 17,088 | $52,195 | $237,300 | $1,049 |
| Cosmopolis | 2,202 | $84,853 | $317,000 | — |
| Hoquiam | 8,800 | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,086 |
| Central Park | 3,206 | $99,127 | $335,500 | $1,117 |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
| Montesano | 4,183 | $67,540 | $354,300 | $1,195 |
| Ocosta | 235 | $48,203 | $122,400 | — |
| Brady | 832 | $108,750 | $370,500 | — |
| Westport | 2,217 | $64,750 | $196,600 | $865 |
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What is the median household income in Aberdeen, WA?
The median household income in Aberdeen is $52,195, 47% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aberdeen?
The median home value in Aberdeen is $237,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Aberdeen?
The median gross rent in Aberdeen is $1,049 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Aberdeen, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in Aberdeen?
The median age in Aberdeen is 37.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Aberdeen?
The average commute to work in Aberdeen is 21 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aberdeen?
The unemployment rate in Aberdeen is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aberdeen?
15.2% of adults in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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