Living in Coulee City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coulee City · Census data 2020–2024
Coulee City has 439 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $61,250 (38% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $165,500, the median rent is $784/month.
Coulee City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Coulee City at a glance
- Population
- 439
- Median age
- 61.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $165,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Coulee City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Coulee City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coulee City the median home value is $165,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.
Coulee City median household income
The median household income in Coulee City is $61,250 and the income per person is $33,720. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Coulee City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 27.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.98
Coulee City demographics
- Population
- 439
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 49.4%
- Households
- 222
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coulee City ›
Education in Coulee City
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Coulee City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coulee City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Coulee City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulee City | 439 | $61,250 | $165,500 | $784 |
| Banks Lake South | 348 | $53,558 | $252,100 | — |
| Hartline | 182 | $88,125 | $186,100 | $393 |
| Wilson Creek | 206 | $63,750 | $162,500 | $786 |
| Soap Lake | 1,508 | $48,125 | $250,000 | $599 |
| Almira | 360 | $52,333 | $204,000 | $955 |
| Lakeview | 1,584 | $45,787 | $195,200 | $1,065 |
| Mansfield | 298 | $61,458 | $212,500 | $575 |
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | $252,000 | $1,106 |
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What is the median household income in Coulee City, WA?
The median household income in Coulee City is $61,250, 38% 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 Coulee City?
The median home value in Coulee City is $165,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Coulee City?
The median gross rent in Coulee City is $784 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Coulee City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Coulee City?
The median age in Coulee City is 61.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Coulee City?
The average commute to work in Coulee City is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coulee City?
The unemployment rate in Coulee City is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coulee City?
8.3% of adults in Coulee City 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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