Living in Ione, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ione · Census data 2020–2024
Ione has 409 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $52,426 (47% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $231,700, the median rent is $594/month.
Ione is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ione at a glance
- Population
- 409
- Median age
- 58.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $52,426State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $231,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $594/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ione a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ione
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ione the median home value is $231,700, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Ione median household income
The median household income in Ione is $52,426 and the income per person is $39,128. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ione: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 212
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.12
Ione demographics
- Population
- 409
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 193
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 23.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ione ›
Education in Ione
24% of adults 25 and older in Ione have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ione
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Ione vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ione | 409 | $52,426 | $231,700 | $594 |
| Metaline | 150 | $69,688 | $232,500 | — |
| Metaline Falls | 361 | $46,500 | $281,300 | $712 |
| Northport | 164 | $33,333 | $156,300 | $700 |
| Colville | 4,998 | $56,558 | $281,500 | $912 |
| Chewelah | 2,606 | $54,167 | $267,400 | $885 |
| Newport | 2,181 | $51,122 | $303,200 | $653 |
| Oldtown | 428 | $57,833 | $261,700 | $833 |
| Priest River | 1,778 | $58,782 | $299,100 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Ione, WA?
The median household income in Ione is $52,426, 47% 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 Ione?
The median home value in Ione is $231,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ione?
The median gross rent in Ione is $594 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Ione, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Ione?
The median age in Ione is 58.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ione?
The average commute to work in Ione is 19 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ione?
The unemployment rate in Ione is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ione?
24% of adults in Ione 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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