Living in Brewster, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brewster · Census data 2020–2024
Brewster has 1,653 residents with a median age of 26.8. The median household income is $39,241 (60% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $239,600, the median rent is $1,005/month.
Brewster at a glance
- Population
- 1,653
- Median age
- 26.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $39,241State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $239,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,005/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Brewster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brewster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brewster the median home value is $239,600, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,646 a month in housing costs.
Brewster median household income
The median household income in Brewster is $39,241 and the income per person is $19,278. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Brewster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 711
- Owner-occupied
- 44.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.1%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.59
Brewster demographics
- Population
- 1,653
- Median age
- 26.8
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 617
- Foreign-born
- 33%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brewster ›
Education in Brewster
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Brewster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brewster
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Brewster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster | 1,653 | $39,241 | $239,600 | $1,005 |
| Pateros | 583 | $69,091 | $278,800 | — |
| Bridgeport | 1,792 | $52,375 | $177,000 | $763 |
| Malott | 447 | $51,585 | $331,300 | — |
| Okanogan | 2,470 | $68,611 | $248,400 | $1,054 |
| Mansfield | 298 | $61,458 | $212,500 | $575 |
| Chelan | 4,350 | $82,637 | $518,000 | $1,368 |
| Twisp | 1,179 | $60,000 | $348,500 | $847 |
| Manson | 1,462 | $91,319 | $596,700 | $2,033 |
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What is the median household income in Brewster, WA?
The median household income in Brewster is $39,241, 60% 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 Brewster?
The median home value in Brewster is $239,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Brewster?
The median gross rent in Brewster is $1,005 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Brewster, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Brewster?
The median age in Brewster is 26.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Brewster?
The average commute to work in Brewster is 14 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brewster?
The unemployment rate in Brewster is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brewster?
4.9% of adults in Brewster 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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