Living in Fern Prairie, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fern Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Fern Prairie has 2,053 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $115,875 (18% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $628,200.
Fern Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 2,053
- Median age
- 47.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $115,875State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $628,200State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fern Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fern Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fern Prairie the median home value is $628,200, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,570 a month in housing costs.
Fern Prairie median household income
The median household income in Fern Prairie is $115,875 and the income per person is $45,611. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Fern Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 688
- Owner-occupied
- 94.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.98
Fern Prairie demographics
- Population
- 2,053
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 688
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fern Prairie ›
Education in Fern Prairie
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Fern Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fern Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Fern Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Prairie | 2,053 | $115,875 | $628,200 | — |
| Camas | 27,007 | $141,126 | $711,700 | $2,090 |
| Washougal | 17,490 | $106,368 | $552,300 | $1,701 |
| Fairview | 10,735 | $70,107 | $427,700 | $1,637 |
| Troutdale | 15,923 | $89,337 | $456,100 | $1,653 |
| Wood Village | 4,696 | $85,413 | $311,500 | $1,535 |
| Orchards | 29,438 | $100,146 | $461,700 | $1,784 |
| Hockinson | 6,150 | $113,295 | $722,200 | $1,797 |
| Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $459,600 | $2,111 |
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What is the median household income in Fern Prairie, WA?
The median household income in Fern Prairie is $115,875, 18% 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 Fern Prairie?
The median home value in Fern Prairie is $628,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Fern Prairie, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fern Prairie?
The median age in Fern Prairie is 47.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Fern Prairie?
The average commute to work in Fern Prairie is 22 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fern Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Fern Prairie is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fern Prairie?
38.6% of adults in Fern Prairie 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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