Living in Ahtanum, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ahtanum · Census data 2020–2024
Ahtanum has 3,777 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $96,149 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $337,500, the median rent is $1,575/month.
Ahtanum at a glance
- Population
- 3,777
- Median age
- 33.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $96,149State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $337,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,575/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ahtanum a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ahtanum
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ahtanum the median home value is $337,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,575 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,814 a month in housing costs.
Ahtanum median household income
The median household income in Ahtanum is $96,149 and the income per person is $38,329. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ahtanum: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,362
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.90
Ahtanum demographics
- Population
- 3,777
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 1,302
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ahtanum ›
Education in Ahtanum
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Ahtanum have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ahtanum
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Ahtanum vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahtanum | 3,777 | $96,149 | $337,500 | $1,575 |
| Summitview | 2,321 | $105,184 | $409,600 | $1,814 |
| Yakima | 96,961 | $62,815 | $297,600 | $1,117 |
| Union Gap | 6,584 | $59,651 | $210,600 | $1,133 |
| Selah | 8,437 | $74,783 | $414,600 | $1,539 |
| Gleed | 2,844 | $78,529 | $353,900 | $1,583 |
| Eschbach | 181 | $79,375 | $605,500 | — |
| Terrace Heights | 10,041 | $83,016 | $377,300 | $1,196 |
| Moxee | 4,625 | $100,512 | $362,800 | $1,356 |
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What is the median household income in Ahtanum, WA?
The median household income in Ahtanum is $96,149, about the same as 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 Ahtanum?
The median home value in Ahtanum is $337,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ahtanum?
The median gross rent in Ahtanum is $1,575 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Ahtanum, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Ahtanum?
The median age in Ahtanum is 33.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ahtanum?
The average commute to work in Ahtanum is 26 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ahtanum?
The unemployment rate in Ahtanum is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ahtanum?
22.4% of adults in Ahtanum 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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