Living in Cascade Valley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cascade Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Cascade Valley has 4,609 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $60,715 (38% lower than the Washington median), the median rent is $1,311/month.
Cascade Valley at a glance
- Population
- 4,609
- Median age
- 43State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $60,715State: $98,141
- Median rent
- $1,311/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Cascade Valley a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cascade Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cascade Valley the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,311 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,712 a month in housing costs.
Cascade Valley median household income
The median household income in Cascade Valley is $60,715 and the income per person is $29,026. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Cascade Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,112
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.42
Cascade Valley demographics
- Population
- 4,609
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 1,903
- Foreign-born
- 32.3%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cascade Valley ›
Education in Cascade Valley
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Cascade Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cascade Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 11.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Cascade Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | — | $1,311 |
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $310,000 | $1,216 |
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | $242,200 | $1,065 |
| Marine View | 471 | $58,854 | $248,600 | — |
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | $252,000 | $1,106 |
| Warden | 2,581 | $57,743 | $189,900 | $865 |
| Lakeview | 1,584 | $45,787 | $195,200 | $1,065 |
| Soap Lake | 1,508 | $48,125 | $250,000 | $599 |
| Royal City | 1,683 | $50,478 | $228,600 | $753 |
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What is the median household income in Cascade Valley, WA?
The median household income in Cascade Valley is $60,715, 38% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Cascade Valley?
The median gross rent in Cascade Valley is $1,311 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Cascade Valley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Cascade Valley?
The median age in Cascade Valley is 43 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Cascade Valley?
The average commute to work in Cascade Valley is 22 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cascade Valley?
The unemployment rate in Cascade Valley is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cascade Valley?
11.9% of adults in Cascade Valley 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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