Living in Electric City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Electric City · Census data 2020–2024
Electric City has 820 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $80,221 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $198,400, the median rent is $1,095/month.
Electric City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Electric City at a glance
- Population
- 820
- Median age
- 53.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,221State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $198,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Electric City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Electric City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Electric City the median home value is $198,400, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,351 a month in housing costs.
Electric City median household income
The median household income in Electric City is $80,221 and the income per person is $46,848. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Electric City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 440
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.23
Electric City demographics
- Population
- 820
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 367
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Electric City ›
Education in Electric City
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Electric City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Electric City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Electric City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric City | 820 | $80,221 | $198,400 | $1,095 |
| Grand Coulee | 913 | $64,250 | $222,000 | $591 |
| Coulee Dam | 1,595 | $66,732 | $238,500 | $1,033 |
| Elmer City | 332 | $70,625 | $203,100 | $926 |
| Almira | 360 | $52,333 | $204,000 | $955 |
| Hartline | 182 | $88,125 | $186,100 | $393 |
| Nespelem Community | 358 | $104,063 | $173,400 | — |
| Nespelem | 151 | $67,500 | $120,000 | $1,167 |
| Wilbur | 842 | $55,625 | $221,800 | $583 |
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What is the median household income in Electric City, WA?
The median household income in Electric City is $80,221, 18% 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 Electric City?
The median home value in Electric City is $198,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Electric City?
The median gross rent in Electric City is $1,095 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Electric City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Electric City?
The median age in Electric City is 53.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Electric City?
The average commute to work in Electric City is 14 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Electric City?
The unemployment rate in Electric City is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Electric City?
25.1% of adults in Electric City 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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