Living in Harrah, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrah · Census data 2020–2024
Harrah has 662 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $73,958 (25% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $221,900, the median rent is $963/month.
Harrah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrah at a glance
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $73,958State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $221,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $963/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Harrah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harrah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrah the median home value is $221,900, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Harrah median household income
The median household income in Harrah is $73,958 and the income per person is $30,192. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Harrah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.08
Harrah demographics
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 215
- Foreign-born
- 27.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrah ›
Education in Harrah
17% of adults 25 and older in Harrah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrah
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Harrah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrah | 662 | $73,958 | $221,900 | $963 |
| Wapato | 4,538 | $52,019 | $185,100 | $957 |
| White Swan | 588 | $60,234 | $109,100 | $475 |
| Union Gap | 6,584 | $59,651 | $210,600 | $1,133 |
| Buena | 791 | $41,953 | $237,000 | $924 |
| Ahtanum | 3,777 | $96,149 | $337,500 | $1,575 |
| Toppenish | 8,723 | $67,854 | $230,000 | $985 |
| Yakima | 96,961 | $62,815 | $297,600 | $1,117 |
| Zillah | 3,140 | $75,000 | $334,800 | $1,093 |
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What is the median household income in Harrah, WA?
The median household income in Harrah is $73,958, 25% 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 Harrah?
The median home value in Harrah is $221,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Harrah?
The median gross rent in Harrah is $963 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Harrah, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Harrah?
The median age in Harrah is 33.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Harrah?
The average commute to work in Harrah is 20 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrah?
The unemployment rate in Harrah is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrah?
17% of adults in Harrah 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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