Living in Barstow, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barstow · Census data 2020–2024
Barstow has 246 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median home value is $276,800.
Barstow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barstow at a glance
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38.3
- Median home value
- $276,800State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 95.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Barstow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barstow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barstow the median home value is $276,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Barstow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 95.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.3%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.51
Barstow demographics
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 40.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 70
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barstow ›
Education in Barstow
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Barstow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barstow
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 55.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Barstow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow | 246 | — | $276,800 | — |
| Marcus | 242 | $55,489 | $169,400 | $975 |
| Kettle Falls | 1,575 | $48,682 | $250,000 | $855 |
| Northport | 164 | $33,333 | $156,300 | $700 |
| Colville | 4,998 | $56,558 | $281,500 | $912 |
| Curlew | 126 | $101,438 | $205,000 | — |
| Curlew Lake | 533 | $51,188 | $244,700 | — |
| Republic | 984 | $60,417 | $236,200 | $843 |
More for people moving to Barstow
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What is the average home price in Barstow?
The median home value in Barstow is $276,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Barstow, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Barstow?
The median age in Barstow is 33.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Barstow?
The average commute to work in Barstow is 42 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barstow?
The unemployment rate in Barstow is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barstow?
4.1% of adults in Barstow 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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