Living in Coulee Dam, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coulee Dam · Census data 2020–2024
Coulee Dam has 1,595 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $66,732 (32% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $238,500, the median rent is $1,033/month.
Coulee Dam at a glance
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 38State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $66,732State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $238,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,033/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Coulee Dam a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Coulee Dam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coulee Dam the median home value is $238,500, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,414 a month in housing costs.
Coulee Dam median household income
The median household income in Coulee Dam is $66,732 and the income per person is $44,148. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Coulee Dam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 725
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.31
Coulee Dam demographics
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 659
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coulee Dam ›
Education in Coulee Dam
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Coulee Dam have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coulee Dam
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Coulee Dam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulee Dam | 1,595 | $66,732 | $238,500 | $1,033 |
| Grand Coulee | 913 | $64,250 | $222,000 | $591 |
| Elmer City | 332 | $70,625 | $203,100 | $926 |
| Electric City | 820 | $80,221 | $198,400 | $1,095 |
| Nespelem | 151 | $67,500 | $120,000 | $1,167 |
| Nespelem Community | 358 | $104,063 | $173,400 | — |
| Keller | 212 | $57,500 | $108,000 | $338 |
| Almira | 360 | $52,333 | $204,000 | $955 |
| Wilbur | 842 | $55,625 | $221,800 | $583 |
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What is the median household income in Coulee Dam, WA?
The median household income in Coulee Dam is $66,732, 32% 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 Dam?
The median home value in Coulee Dam is $238,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Coulee Dam?
The median gross rent in Coulee Dam is $1,033 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Coulee Dam, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Coulee Dam?
The median age in Coulee Dam is 38 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Coulee Dam?
The average commute to work in Coulee Dam is 16 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coulee Dam?
The unemployment rate in Coulee Dam is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coulee Dam?
28.6% of adults in Coulee Dam 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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