Living in East Wenatchee, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Wenatchee · Census data 2020–2024
East Wenatchee has 14,199 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $77,558 (21% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $429,200, the median rent is $1,327/month.
East Wenatchee at a glance
- Population
- 14,199
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $77,558State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $429,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,327/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is East Wenatchee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Wenatchee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Wenatchee the median home value is $429,200, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
East Wenatchee median household income
The median household income in East Wenatchee is $77,558 and the income per person is $40,505. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in East Wenatchee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,577
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.68
East Wenatchee demographics
- Population
- 14,199
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 5,278
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Wenatchee ›
Education in East Wenatchee
19.8% of adults 25 and older in East Wenatchee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Wenatchee
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
East Wenatchee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wenatchee | 14,199 | $77,558 | $429,200 | $1,327 |
| South Wenatchee | 1,226 | $63,929 | $249,100 | $1,362 |
| Wenatchee | 35,484 | $73,040 | $433,700 | $1,248 |
| Sunnyslope | 3,706 | $135,769 | $714,200 | $1,306 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | $273,500 | $1,143 |
| Cashmere | 3,304 | $64,053 | $442,900 | $1,063 |
| Entiat | 1,284 | $76,111 | $364,500 | $1,375 |
| Waterville | 1,250 | $78,589 | $262,000 | $1,200 |
| Crescent Bar | 271 | $121,196 | $563,600 | $2,139 |
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What is the median household income in East Wenatchee, WA?
The median household income in East Wenatchee is $77,558, 21% 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 East Wenatchee?
The median home value in East Wenatchee is $429,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in East Wenatchee?
The median gross rent in East Wenatchee is $1,327 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is East Wenatchee, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in East Wenatchee?
The median age in East Wenatchee is 35.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in East Wenatchee?
The average commute to work in East Wenatchee is 20 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Wenatchee?
The unemployment rate in East Wenatchee is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Wenatchee?
19.8% of adults in East Wenatchee 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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