Living in Inchelium, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inchelium · Census data 2020–2024
Inchelium has 455 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $68,750 (30% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $168,800, the median rent is $298/month.
Inchelium is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Inchelium at a glance
- Population
- 455
- Median age
- 40.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $168,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $298/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Inchelium a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 24.5%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Inchelium
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inchelium the median home value is $168,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $298 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $916 a month in housing costs.
Inchelium median household income
The median household income in Inchelium is $68,750 and the income per person is $27,269. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Inchelium: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 184
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.82
Inchelium demographics
- Population
- 455
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inchelium ›
Education in Inchelium
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Inchelium have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inchelium
- Unemployment rate
- 24.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Inchelium vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inchelium | 455 | $68,750 | $168,800 | $298 |
| Twin Lakes | 115 | $63,542 | — | — |
| Kettle Falls | 1,575 | $48,682 | $250,000 | $855 |
| Colville | 4,998 | $56,558 | $281,500 | $912 |
| Marcus | 242 | $55,489 | $169,400 | $975 |
| Chewelah | 2,606 | $54,167 | $267,400 | $885 |
| Keller | 212 | $57,500 | $108,000 | $338 |
| Republic | 984 | $60,417 | $236,200 | $843 |
| Springdale | 451 | $43,125 | $210,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Inchelium, WA?
The median household income in Inchelium is $68,750, 30% 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 Inchelium?
The median home value in Inchelium is $168,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Inchelium?
The median gross rent in Inchelium is $298 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Inchelium, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 24.5%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Inchelium?
The median age in Inchelium is 40.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Inchelium?
The average commute to work in Inchelium is 18 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inchelium?
The unemployment rate in Inchelium is 24.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inchelium?
20.1% of adults in Inchelium 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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