Living in Graham, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Graham · Census data 2020–2024
Graham has 35,079 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $116,862 (19% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $516,700, the median rent is $2,095/month.
Graham at a glance
- Population
- 35,079
- Median age
- 35.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $116,862State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $516,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,095/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Graham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Graham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Graham the median home value is $516,700, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,095 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,476 a month in housing costs.
Graham median household income
The median household income in Graham is $116,862 and the income per person is $41,701. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Graham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,541
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.17
Graham demographics
- Population
- 35,079
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 11,029
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Graham ›
Education in Graham
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Graham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Graham
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Graham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | 35,079 | $116,862 | $516,700 | $2,095 |
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | $107,313 | $473,500 | $2,172 |
| Orting | 8,978 | $132,877 | $493,100 | $2,284 |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | $477,400 | $2,386 |
| South Creek | 2,191 | $84,759 | $610,600 | — |
| South Hill | 68,025 | $113,130 | $543,600 | $2,088 |
| McMillin | 1,348 | $140,556 | $611,400 | $2,192 |
| Tehaleh | 9,561 | $155,646 | $741,700 | $3,365 |
| Clear Lake | 1,271 | $95,882 | $788,500 | $1,699 |
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What is the median household income in Graham, WA?
The median household income in Graham is $116,862, 19% 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 Graham?
The median home value in Graham is $516,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Graham?
The median gross rent in Graham is $2,095 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Graham, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Graham?
The median age in Graham is 35.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Graham?
The average commute to work in Graham is 43 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Graham?
The unemployment rate in Graham is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Graham?
23.8% of adults in Graham 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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