Living in Airway Heights, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Airway Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Airway Heights has 11,245 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $62,874 (36% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $348,500, the median rent is $1,389/month.
Airway Heights at a glance
- Population
- 11,245
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $62,874State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $348,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,389/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Airway Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Airway Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Airway Heights the median home value is $348,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,389 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,760 a month in housing costs.
Airway Heights median household income
The median household income in Airway Heights is $62,874 and the income per person is $29,126. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Airway Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,982
- Owner-occupied
- 28.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 71.1%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.48
Airway Heights demographics
- Population
- 11,245
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 3,732
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Airway Heights ›
Education in Airway Heights
17% of adults 25 and older in Airway Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Airway Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Airway Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights | 11,245 | $62,874 | $348,500 | $1,389 |
| Fairchild AFB | 2,931 | $69,917 | — | $1,808 |
| Four Lakes | 322 | $80,951 | — | — |
| Spokane | 230,293 | $70,064 | $363,500 | $1,215 |
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | $79,989 | $368,700 | $785 |
| Town and Country | 4,890 | $92,652 | $356,800 | $1,600 |
| Country Homes | 6,198 | $84,653 | $429,400 | $1,286 |
| Cheney | 12,804 | $54,503 | $395,900 | $1,156 |
| Fairwood | 10,674 | $91,988 | $469,100 | $1,208 |
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What is the median household income in Airway Heights, WA?
The median household income in Airway Heights is $62,874, 36% 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 Airway Heights?
The median home value in Airway Heights is $348,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Airway Heights?
The median gross rent in Airway Heights is $1,389 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Airway Heights, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Airway Heights?
The median age in Airway Heights is 33.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Airway Heights?
The average commute to work in Airway Heights is 22 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Airway Heights?
The unemployment rate in Airway Heights is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Airway Heights?
17% of adults in Airway Heights 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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