Living in Amboy, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amboy · Census data 2020–2024
Amboy has 1,692 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $112,277 (14% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $574,100.
Amboy at a glance
- Population
- 1,692
- Median age
- 33.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $112,277State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $574,100State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Amboy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Amboy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Amboy the median home value is $574,100, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 40.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,922 a month in housing costs.
Amboy median household income
The median household income in Amboy is $112,277 and the income per person is $41,470. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Amboy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 666
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.01
Amboy demographics
- Population
- 1,692
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 563
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amboy ›
Education in Amboy
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Amboy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amboy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Amboy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy | 1,692 | $112,277 | $574,100 | — |
| Yacolt | 1,684 | $84,740 | $427,600 | $2,118 |
| Lewisville | 2,465 | $125,647 | $662,600 | — |
| Venersborg | 4,262 | $118,344 | $703,900 | — |
| La Center | 3,883 | $101,708 | $584,600 | $1,876 |
| Battle Ground | 21,886 | $104,977 | $485,100 | $1,576 |
| Dollars Corner | 638 | $90,655 | $587,500 | — |
| Ridgefield | 13,408 | $116,389 | $613,500 | $2,335 |
| Meadow Glade | 2,281 | $129,427 | $650,300 | $1,460 |
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What is the median household income in Amboy, WA?
The median household income in Amboy is $112,277, 14% higher 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 Amboy?
The median home value in Amboy is $574,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Amboy, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Amboy?
The median age in Amboy is 33.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Amboy?
The average commute to work in Amboy is 41 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amboy?
The unemployment rate in Amboy is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amboy?
27.2% of adults in Amboy 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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