Living in Hoquiam, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hoquiam · Census data 2020–2024
Hoquiam has 8,800 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $49,795 (49% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $228,200, the median rent is $1,086/month.
Hoquiam at a glance
- Population
- 8,800
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $49,795State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $228,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,086/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hoquiam a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hoquiam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hoquiam the median home value is $228,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,483 a month in housing costs.
Hoquiam median household income
The median household income in Hoquiam is $49,795 and the income per person is $31,988. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Hoquiam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,985
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.35
Hoquiam demographics
- Population
- 8,800
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 3,700
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hoquiam ›
Education in Hoquiam
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Hoquiam have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hoquiam
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Hoquiam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam | 8,800 | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,086 |
| Aberdeen | 17,088 | $52,195 | $237,300 | $1,049 |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
| Cosmopolis | 2,202 | $84,853 | $317,000 | — |
| Ocosta | 235 | $48,203 | $122,400 | — |
| Central Park | 3,206 | $99,127 | $335,500 | $1,117 |
| Ocean Shores | 7,302 | $58,202 | $383,500 | $1,284 |
| Westport | 2,217 | $64,750 | $196,600 | $865 |
| Cohassett Beach | 455 | $68,969 | $404,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hoquiam, WA?
The median household income in Hoquiam is $49,795, 49% 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 Hoquiam?
The median home value in Hoquiam is $228,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Hoquiam?
The median gross rent in Hoquiam is $1,086 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Hoquiam, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Hoquiam?
The median age in Hoquiam is 40.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Hoquiam?
The average commute to work in Hoquiam is 20 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoquiam?
The unemployment rate in Hoquiam is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hoquiam?
18.6% of adults in Hoquiam 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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