Living in Crescent Bar, Washington

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crescent Bar · Census data 2020–2024

Crescent Bar has 271 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $121,196 (23% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $563,600, the median rent is $2,139/month.

Crescent Bar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Crescent Bar at a glance

Population
271
Median age
59.3State: 38.3
Median household income
$121,196State: $98,141
Median home value
$563,600State: $564,600
Median rent
$2,139/moState: $1,760
Homeowners
84.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%

Is Crescent Bar a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.

Cons: Unemployment of 15.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Crescent Bar

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crescent Bar the median home value is $563,600, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,139 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,200 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Crescent Bar$563,600
Washington$564,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Crescent Bar$2,139
Washington$1,760
United States$1,413

Crescent Bar median household income

The median household income in Crescent Bar is $121,196 and the income per person is $76,763. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).

Median household income

Crescent Bar$121,196
Washington$98,141
United States$80,734

Housing in Crescent Bar: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
910
Owner-occupied
84.5%
Renter-occupied
15.5%
Vacant
81.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2004
Average household size
1.60

81.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crescent Bar has many vacation and second homes.

Crescent Bar demographics

Population
271
Median age
59.3
Under 18
0%
65 and older
25.1%
Households
168
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black9.6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crescent Bar ›

Education in Crescent Bar

55.7% of adults 25 and older in Crescent Bar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Crescent Bar55.7%
Washington39.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Crescent Bar

Unemployment rate
15.4%State: 5.1%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
60%
Drive alone
40%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Crescent Bar vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Crescent Bar271$121,196$563,600$2,139
Quincy7,998$87,902$336,800$1,161
George669$55,000$155,000$940
Rock Island1,251$69,861$273,500$1,143
South Wenatchee1,226$63,929$249,100$1,362
East Wenatchee14,199$77,558$429,200$1,327
Wenatchee35,484$73,040$433,700$1,248
Ephrata8,560$69,551$252,000$1,106
Kittitas1,221$80,278$316,700$1,351

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Living in Crescent Bar: FAQ

What is the median household income in Crescent Bar, WA?

The median household income in Crescent Bar is $121,196, 23% 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 Crescent Bar?

The median home value in Crescent Bar is $563,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.

How much is rent in Crescent Bar?

The median gross rent in Crescent Bar is $2,139 per month, about 23.6% of household income.

Is Crescent Bar, WA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: unemployment of 15.4%.

What is the median age in Crescent Bar?

The median age in Crescent Bar is 59.3 years (Washington: 38.3).

What is the unemployment rate in Crescent Bar?

The unemployment rate in Crescent Bar is 15.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Crescent Bar?

55.7% of adults in Crescent Bar 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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