Living in Harrington, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrington · Census data 2020–2024
Harrington has 468 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $40,444 (59% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $258,500, the median rent is $946/month.
Harrington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrington at a glance
- Population
- 468
- Median age
- 46.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $40,444State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $258,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $946/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Harrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrington the median home value is $258,500, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, which is 42.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,677 a month in housing costs.
Harrington median household income
The median household income in Harrington is $40,444 and the income per person is $28,399. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Harrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.04
Harrington demographics
- Population
- 468
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 33.5%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrington ›
Education in Harrington
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Harrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Harrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington | 468 | $40,444 | $258,500 | $946 |
| Davenport | 1,774 | $76,849 | $315,900 | $1,068 |
| Sprague | 583 | $67,857 | $164,000 | $839 |
| Reardan | 726 | $73,864 | $311,300 | $740 |
| Odessa | 783 | $49,750 | $199,600 | $800 |
| Creston | 235 | $56,071 | $160,000 | $580 |
| Ritzville | 1,855 | $56,442 | $227,000 | $1,002 |
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | $79,989 | $368,700 | $785 |
| Wilbur | 842 | $55,625 | $221,800 | $583 |
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What is the median household income in Harrington, WA?
The median household income in Harrington is $40,444, 59% 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 Harrington?
The median home value in Harrington is $258,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Harrington?
The median gross rent in Harrington is $946 per month, about 42.3% of household income.
Is Harrington, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Harrington?
The median age in Harrington is 46.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Harrington?
The average commute to work in Harrington is 20 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrington?
The unemployment rate in Harrington is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrington?
30.7% of adults in Harrington 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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