Living in Forks, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forks · Census data 2020–2024
Forks has 3,400 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $60,481 (38% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $227,200, the median rent is $921/month.
Forks at a glance
- Population
- 3,400
- Median age
- 38.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $60,481State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $227,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $921/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Forks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Forks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forks the median home value is $227,200, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,861 a month in housing costs.
Forks median household income
The median household income in Forks is $60,481 and the income per person is $35,009. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Forks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,707
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.7%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.28
Forks demographics
- Population
- 3,400
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 1,441
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forks ›
Education in Forks
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Forks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forks
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Forks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 3,400 | $60,481 | $227,200 | $921 |
| Clallam Bay | 602 | $48,260 | $233,000 | $852 |
| Neah Bay | 955 | $44,276 | $151,200 | $333 |
| Taholah | 833 | $45,114 | $101,300 | $704 |
| Neilton | 299 | $58,269 | $137,100 | — |
| Qui-nai-elt Village | 134 | $115,938 | $178,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Forks, WA?
The median household income in Forks is $60,481, 38% 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 Forks?
The median home value in Forks is $227,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Forks?
The median gross rent in Forks is $921 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Forks, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Forks?
The median age in Forks is 38.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Forks?
The average commute to work in Forks is 16 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forks?
The unemployment rate in Forks is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forks?
31.3% of adults in Forks 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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