Living in Brush Prairie, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brush Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Brush Prairie has 2,526 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $122,827 (25% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $568,000, the median rent is $1,682/month.
Brush Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 2,526
- Median age
- 49.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $122,827State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $568,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,682/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Brush Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brush Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brush Prairie the median home value is $568,000, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,682 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,289 a month in housing costs.
Brush Prairie median household income
The median household income in Brush Prairie is $122,827 and the income per person is $53,634. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Brush Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,040
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.47
Brush Prairie demographics
- Population
- 2,526
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 1,009
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brush Prairie ›
Education in Brush Prairie
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Brush Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brush Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 44%
- Drive alone
- 46.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Brush Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Prairie | 2,526 | $122,827 | $568,000 | $1,682 |
| Meadow Glade | 2,281 | $129,427 | $650,300 | $1,460 |
| Orchards | 29,438 | $100,146 | $461,700 | $1,784 |
| Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $459,600 | $2,111 |
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Hockinson | 6,150 | $113,295 | $722,200 | $1,797 |
| Battle Ground | 21,886 | $104,977 | $485,100 | $1,576 |
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
| Dollars Corner | 638 | $90,655 | $587,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Brush Prairie, WA?
The median household income in Brush Prairie is $122,827, 25% 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 Brush Prairie?
The median home value in Brush Prairie is $568,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Brush Prairie?
The median gross rent in Brush Prairie is $1,682 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Brush Prairie, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Brush Prairie?
The median age in Brush Prairie is 49.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Brush Prairie?
The average commute to work in Brush Prairie is 18 minutes; 44% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brush Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Brush Prairie is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brush Prairie?
28.6% of adults in Brush Prairie 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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