Living in Darrington, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darrington · Census data 2020–2024
Darrington has 1,412 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $66,488 (32% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $419,400, the median rent is $879/month.
Darrington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darrington at a glance
- Population
- 1,412
- Median age
- 42.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $66,488State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $419,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $879/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Darrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Darrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darrington the median home value is $419,400, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
Darrington median household income
The median household income in Darrington is $66,488 and the income per person is $32,452. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Darrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 620
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.49
Darrington demographics
- Population
- 1,412
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 565
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 16.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darrington ›
Education in Darrington
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Darrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darrington
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 77%
Darrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrington | 1,412 | $66,488 | $419,400 | $879 |
| Swede Heaven | 746 | $113,333 | $435,700 | — |
| Verlot | 224 | $46,944 | $336,000 | — |
| Oso | 245 | $140,486 | $741,100 | — |
| Lake Cavanaugh | 304 | $119,318 | $614,000 | — |
| Concrete | 833 | $81,719 | $347,300 | $1,073 |
| Canyon Creek | 3,910 | $77,604 | $446,300 | $1,821 |
| Granite Falls | 4,659 | $105,136 | $562,700 | $1,825 |
| Marblemount | 291 | $100,458 | $296,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Darrington, WA?
The median household income in Darrington is $66,488, 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 Darrington?
The median home value in Darrington is $419,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Darrington?
The median gross rent in Darrington is $879 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Darrington, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Darrington?
The median age in Darrington is 42.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Darrington?
The average commute to work in Darrington is 24 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darrington?
The unemployment rate in Darrington is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darrington?
26.8% of adults in Darrington 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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