Living in Desert Aire, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Desert Aire · Census data 2020–2024
Desert Aire has 2,788 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $85,960 (12% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $455,100, the median rent is $1,739/month.
Desert Aire at a glance
- Population
- 2,788
- Median age
- 31.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $85,960State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $455,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,739/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Desert Aire a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Desert Aire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Desert Aire the median home value is $455,100, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,739 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
Desert Aire median household income
The median household income in Desert Aire is $85,960 and the income per person is $38,808. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Desert Aire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,357
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 21.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.62
Desert Aire demographics
- Population
- 2,788
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 1,066
- Foreign-born
- 26.9%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Desert Aire ›
Education in Desert Aire
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Desert Aire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Desert Aire
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Desert Aire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Aire | 2,788 | $85,960 | $455,100 | $1,739 |
| Mattawa | 3,616 | $38,388 | — | $1,128 |
| Schwana | 387 | $76,190 | — | — |
| Beverly | 356 | $77,115 | — | — |
| Royal City | 1,683 | $50,478 | $228,600 | $753 |
| Moxee | 4,625 | $100,512 | $362,800 | $1,356 |
| Terrace Heights | 10,041 | $83,016 | $377,300 | $1,196 |
| Zillah | 3,140 | $75,000 | $334,800 | $1,093 |
| Buena | 791 | $41,953 | $237,000 | $924 |
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What is the median household income in Desert Aire, WA?
The median household income in Desert Aire is $85,960, 12% 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 Desert Aire?
The median home value in Desert Aire is $455,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Desert Aire?
The median gross rent in Desert Aire is $1,739 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Desert Aire, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Desert Aire?
The median age in Desert Aire is 31.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Desert Aire?
The average commute to work in Desert Aire is 19 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Desert Aire?
The unemployment rate in Desert Aire is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Desert Aire?
25.3% of adults in Desert Aire 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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