Living in George, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of George · Census data 2020–2024
George has 669 residents with a median age of 27.8. The median household income is $55,000 (44% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $155,000, the median rent is $940/month.
George is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
George at a glance
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 27.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $155,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is George a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In George the median home value is $155,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $890 a month in housing costs.
George median household income
The median household income in George is $55,000 and the income per person is $17,938. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 239
- Owner-occupied
- 32.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.6%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.19
George demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 27.8
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 4.2%
- Households
- 210
- Foreign-born
- 40.5%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of George ›
Education in George
2.3% of adults 25 and older in George have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in George
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George | 669 | $55,000 | $155,000 | $940 |
| Quincy | 7,998 | $87,902 | $336,800 | $1,161 |
| Crescent Bar | 271 | $121,196 | $563,600 | $2,139 |
| Royal City | 1,683 | $50,478 | $228,600 | $753 |
| Beverly | 356 | $77,115 | — | — |
| Schwana | 387 | $76,190 | — | — |
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | $252,000 | $1,106 |
| Mattawa | 3,616 | $38,388 | — | $1,128 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | $273,500 | $1,143 |
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What is the median household income in George, WA?
The median household income in George is $55,000, 44% 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 George?
The median home value in George is $155,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in George?
The median gross rent in George is $940 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is George, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in George?
The median age in George is 27.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in George?
The average commute to work in George is 19 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in George?
The unemployment rate in George is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is George?
2.3% of adults in George 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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