Living in Clarkston, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarkston · Census data 2020–2024
Clarkston has 7,191 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $54,152 (45% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $253,500, the median rent is $917/month.
Clarkston at a glance
- Population
- 7,191
- Median age
- 37State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $54,152State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $253,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Clarkston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clarkston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarkston the median home value is $253,500, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.
Clarkston median household income
The median household income in Clarkston is $54,152 and the income per person is $29,829. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Clarkston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,081
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.51
Clarkston demographics
- Population
- 7,191
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 2,801
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarkston ›
Education in Clarkston
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Clarkston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarkston
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Clarkston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | 7,191 | $54,152 | $253,500 | $917 |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,444 | $51,860 | $282,500 | $1,114 |
| Lewiston | 34,651 | $72,197 | $333,700 | $1,027 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 7,884 | $101,286 | $385,900 | $1,125 |
| Asotin | 1,021 | $77,083 | $297,200 | $1,224 |
| Uniontown | 400 | $71,563 | $337,500 | — |
| Genesee | 1,265 | $85,673 | $316,800 | $1,148 |
| Colton | 323 | $123,750 | $344,700 | — |
| Lapwai | 1,021 | $57,439 | $113,700 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in Clarkston, WA?
The median household income in Clarkston is $54,152, 45% 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 Clarkston?
The median home value in Clarkston is $253,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Clarkston?
The median gross rent in Clarkston is $917 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Clarkston, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Clarkston?
The median age in Clarkston is 37 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Clarkston?
The average commute to work in Clarkston is 13 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarkston?
The unemployment rate in Clarkston is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarkston?
16.9% of adults in Clarkston 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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