Living in Home, Washington

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Home · Census data 2020–2024

Home has 1,665 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $64,884 (34% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $403,500.

Home at a glance

Population
1,665
Median age
40.6State: 38.3
Median household income
$64,884State: $98,141
Median home value
$403,500State: $564,600
Homeowners
84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32%
Average commute
50 min

Is Home a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.

Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 50 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Home

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Home the median home value is $403,500, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,068 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Home$403,500
Washington$564,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Washington$1,760
United States$1,413

Home median household income

The median household income in Home is $64,884 and the income per person is $34,855. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).

Median household income

Home$64,884
Washington$98,141
United States$80,734

Housing in Home: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
735
Owner-occupied
84.2%
Renter-occupied
15.8%
Vacant
17.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
2.72

Home demographics

Population
1,665
Median age
40.6
Under 18
22.3%
65 and older
22.9%
Households
608
Foreign-born
5.6%
Veterans
8.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White73.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black4.7%
Asian0.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Home ›

Education in Home

32% of adults 25 and older in Home have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Home32%
Washington39.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Home

Unemployment rate
3.5%State: 5.1%
Average commute
50 minState: 27 min
Work from home
16.5%
Drive alone
79.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88.7%

Home vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Home1,665$64,884$403,500—
Herron Island119$86,429$492,900—
Longbranch4,638$95,768$396,000$1,750
Key Center3,544$105,781$613,200$1,705
Artondale14,073$149,302$734,400$2,251
Fox Island3,414$172,292$1,003,900—
Allyn2,404$97,716$545,100—
Stansberry Lake1,807$90,917$399,300$2,167
Rosedale4,208$158,800$887,600$2,875

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Living in Home: FAQ

What is the median household income in Home, WA?

The median household income in Home is $64,884, 34% 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 Home?

The median home value in Home is $403,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.

Is Home, WA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 50 minutes.

What is the median age in Home?

The median age in Home is 40.6 years (Washington: 38.3).

How long is the commute in Home?

The average commute to work in Home is 50 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Home?

The unemployment rate in Home is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Home?

32% of adults in Home 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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