Living in Central Park, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central Park · Census data 2020–2024
Central Park has 3,206 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $99,127 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $335,500, the median rent is $1,117/month.
Central Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,206
- Median age
- 47.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $99,127State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $335,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,117/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Central Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Central Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central Park the median home value is $335,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,762 a month in housing costs.
Central Park median household income
The median household income in Central Park is $99,127 and the income per person is $44,385. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Central Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,408
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.60
Central Park demographics
- Population
- 3,206
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,230
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central Park ›
Education in Central Park
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Central Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central Park
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Central Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park | 3,206 | $99,127 | $335,500 | $1,117 |
| Cosmopolis | 2,202 | $84,853 | $317,000 | — |
| Aberdeen | 17,088 | $52,195 | $237,300 | $1,049 |
| Montesano | 4,183 | $67,540 | $354,300 | $1,195 |
| Brady | 832 | $108,750 | $370,500 | — |
| Hoquiam | 8,800 | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,086 |
| Satsop | 780 | $62,241 | $350,000 | $3,501 |
| Elma | 3,483 | $78,086 | $409,600 | $984 |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Central Park, WA?
The median household income in Central Park is $99,127, about the same as 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 Central Park?
The median home value in Central Park is $335,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Central Park?
The median gross rent in Central Park is $1,117 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Central Park, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Central Park?
The median age in Central Park is 47.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Central Park?
The average commute to work in Central Park is 22 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central Park?
The unemployment rate in Central Park is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central Park?
26.8% of adults in Central Park 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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