Living in La Center, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Center · Census data 2020–2024
La Center has 3,883 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $101,708 (4% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $584,600, the median rent is $1,876/month.
La Center at a glance
- Population
- 3,883
- Median age
- 37.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $101,708State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $584,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,876/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is La Center a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Center the median home value is $584,600, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,876 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,431 a month in housing costs.
La Center median household income
The median household income in La Center is $101,708 and the income per person is $45,453. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in La Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,583
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.70
La Center demographics
- Population
- 3,883
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 1,439
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Center ›
Education in La Center
30% of adults 25 and older in La Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Center
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
La Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Center | 3,883 | $101,708 | $584,600 | $1,876 |
| Ridgefield | 13,408 | $116,389 | $613,500 | $2,335 |
| Woodland | 6,487 | $81,193 | $438,800 | $1,367 |
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
| Dollars Corner | 638 | $90,655 | $587,500 | — |
| St. Helens | 14,258 | $82,865 | $394,200 | $1,413 |
| Columbia City | 2,006 | $96,750 | $460,000 | $1,365 |
| Lewisville | 2,465 | $125,647 | $662,600 | — |
| Battle Ground | 21,886 | $104,977 | $485,100 | $1,576 |
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What is the median household income in La Center, WA?
The median household income in La Center is $101,708, 4% higher 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 La Center?
The median home value in La Center is $584,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in La Center?
The median gross rent in La Center is $1,876 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is La Center, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in La Center?
The median age in La Center is 37.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in La Center?
The average commute to work in La Center is 32 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Center?
The unemployment rate in La Center is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Center?
30% of adults in La Center 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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