Living in Carson, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carson · Census data 2020–2024
Carson has 2,318 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $68,929 (30% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $490,400, the median rent is $910/month.
Carson at a glance
- Population
- 2,318
- Median age
- 53.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $68,929State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $490,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Carson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Carson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carson the median home value is $490,400, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,909 a month in housing costs.
Carson median household income
The median household income in Carson is $68,929 and the income per person is $37,738. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Carson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,195
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.14
Carson demographics
- Population
- 2,318
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 1,082
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 16.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carson ›
Education in Carson
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Carson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Carson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 2,318 | $68,929 | $490,400 | $910 |
| Stevenson | 1,603 | $76,563 | $496,500 | $960 |
| Cascade Locks | 1,378 | $70,000 | $385,100 | $1,102 |
| North Bonneville | 1,112 | $100,417 | $445,900 | $1,043 |
| Hood River | 8,361 | $85,647 | $684,100 | $1,480 |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
| White Salmon | 2,548 | $72,923 | $614,900 | $1,311 |
| Bingen | 652 | $73,833 | $443,400 | — |
| Parkdale | 319 | $71,250 | $376,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Carson, WA?
The median household income in Carson is $68,929, 30% 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 Carson?
The median home value in Carson is $490,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Carson?
The median gross rent in Carson is $910 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Carson, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Carson?
The median age in Carson is 53.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Carson?
The average commute to work in Carson is 28 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carson?
The unemployment rate in Carson is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carson?
15.7% of adults in Carson 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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