Living in Cathlamet, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cathlamet · Census data 2020–2024
Cathlamet has 616 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median household income is $70,250 (28% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $387,500, the median rent is $913/month.
Cathlamet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cathlamet at a glance
- Population
- 616
- Median age
- 59.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $70,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $387,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $913/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Cathlamet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cathlamet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cathlamet the median home value is $387,500, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Cathlamet median household income
The median household income in Cathlamet is $70,250 and the income per person is $45,376. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Cathlamet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 338
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.95
Cathlamet demographics
- Population
- 616
- Median age
- 59.4
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.6%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cathlamet ›
Education in Cathlamet
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Cathlamet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cathlamet
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 9.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Cathlamet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathlamet | 616 | $70,250 | $387,500 | $913 |
| East Cathlamet | 934 | $101,221 | $400,000 | — |
| Puget Island | 1,008 | $49,438 | $484,800 | — |
| Westport | 263 | $33,598 | $62,000 | — |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | — |
| Clatskanie | 2,364 | $90,709 | $363,900 | $1,017 |
| Svensen | 784 | $88,750 | $383,100 | $1,644 |
| Grays River | 195 | $91,250 | — | — |
| Deep River | 147 | $62,604 | $442,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Cathlamet, WA?
The median household income in Cathlamet is $70,250, 28% 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 Cathlamet?
The median home value in Cathlamet is $387,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Cathlamet?
The median gross rent in Cathlamet is $913 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Cathlamet, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Cathlamet?
The median age in Cathlamet is 59.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Cathlamet?
The average commute to work in Cathlamet is 21 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cathlamet?
The unemployment rate in Cathlamet is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cathlamet?
26.6% of adults in Cathlamet 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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