Living in Curlew, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Curlew · Census data 2020–2024
Curlew has 126 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $101,438 (3% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $205,000.
Curlew is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Curlew at a glance
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 31.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $101,438State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $205,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Curlew a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Curlew
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Curlew the median home value is $205,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Curlew median household income
The median household income in Curlew is $101,438 and the income per person is $39,692. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Curlew: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53
- Owner-occupied
- 53.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.5%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.93
Curlew demographics
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 39.7%
- 65 and older
- 3.2%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 17.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Curlew ›
Education in Curlew
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Curlew have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Curlew
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Curlew vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew | 126 | $101,438 | $205,000 | — |
| Curlew Lake | 533 | $51,188 | $244,700 | — |
| Republic | 984 | $60,417 | $236,200 | $843 |
| Marcus | 242 | $55,489 | $169,400 | $975 |
| Kettle Falls | 1,575 | $48,682 | $250,000 | $855 |
| Oroville | 1,605 | $39,755 | $175,200 | $738 |
| Inchelium | 455 | $68,750 | $168,800 | $298 |
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What is the median household income in Curlew, WA?
The median household income in Curlew is $101,438, 3% 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 Curlew?
The median home value in Curlew is $205,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Curlew, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Curlew?
The median age in Curlew is 31.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Curlew?
The average commute to work in Curlew is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Curlew?
The unemployment rate in Curlew is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Curlew?
18.4% of adults in Curlew 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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