Living in Colton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colton · Census data 2020–2024
Colton has 323 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $123,750 (26% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $344,700.
Colton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Colton at a glance
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 46.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $123,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $344,700State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 97.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Colton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Washington median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Colton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colton the median home value is $344,700, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
Colton median household income
The median household income in Colton is $123,750 and the income per person is $55,235. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Colton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 97.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.3%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.43
Colton demographics
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colton ›
Education in Colton
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Colton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Colton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton | 323 | $123,750 | $344,700 | — |
| Uniontown | 400 | $71,563 | $337,500 | — |
| Genesee | 1,265 | $85,673 | $316,800 | $1,148 |
| Clarkston | 7,191 | $54,152 | $253,500 | $917 |
| Pullman | 32,229 | $46,812 | $424,800 | $1,062 |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,444 | $51,860 | $282,500 | $1,114 |
| Moscow | 26,286 | $57,022 | $376,400 | $927 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 7,884 | $101,286 | $385,900 | $1,125 |
| Lewiston | 34,651 | $72,197 | $333,700 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in Colton, WA?
The median household income in Colton is $123,750, 26% higher 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 Colton?
The median home value in Colton is $344,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Colton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Washington median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
What is the median age in Colton?
The median age in Colton is 46.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Colton?
The average commute to work in Colton is 22 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colton?
The unemployment rate in Colton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colton?
54.2% of adults in Colton 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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