Living in East Cathlamet, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Cathlamet · Census data 2020–2024
East Cathlamet has 934 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $101,221 (3% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $400,000.
East Cathlamet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Cathlamet at a glance
- Population
- 934
- Median age
- 49.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $101,221State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $400,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 97.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is East Cathlamet a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Cathlamet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Cathlamet the median home value is $400,000, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,858 a month in housing costs.
East Cathlamet median household income
The median household income in East Cathlamet is $101,221 and the income per person is $30,316. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in East Cathlamet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 372
- Owner-occupied
- 97.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.51
East Cathlamet demographics
- Population
- 934
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 372
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Cathlamet ›
Education in East Cathlamet
16.1% of adults 25 and older in East Cathlamet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Cathlamet
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
East Cathlamet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cathlamet | 934 | $101,221 | $400,000 | — |
| Cathlamet | 616 | $70,250 | $387,500 | $913 |
| Puget Island | 1,008 | $49,438 | $484,800 | — |
| Westport | 263 | $33,598 | $62,000 | — |
| Clatskanie | 2,364 | $90,709 | $363,900 | $1,017 |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | — |
| Svensen | 784 | $88,750 | $383,100 | $1,644 |
| Grays River | 195 | $91,250 | — | — |
| Longview | 38,069 | $61,747 | $361,600 | $1,137 |
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What is the median household income in East Cathlamet, WA?
The median household income in East Cathlamet is $101,221, 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 East Cathlamet?
The median home value in East Cathlamet is $400,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is East Cathlamet, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in East Cathlamet?
The median age in East Cathlamet is 49.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in East Cathlamet?
The average commute to work in East Cathlamet is 15 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Cathlamet?
The unemployment rate in East Cathlamet is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Cathlamet?
16.1% of adults in East Cathlamet 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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