Living in Latah, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Latah · Census data 2020–2024
Latah has 235 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $56,875 (42% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $175,000.
Latah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Latah at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $175,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Latah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 42%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Latah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Latah the median home value is $175,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Latah median household income
The median household income in Latah is $56,875 and the income per person is $26,174. 42% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Latah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.70
Latah demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Latah ›
Education in Latah
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Latah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Latah
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Latah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latah | 235 | $56,875 | $175,000 | — |
| Waverly | 166 | $65,909 | $225,000 | $1,000 |
| Tekoa | 690 | $46,250 | $211,900 | $796 |
| Fairfield | 621 | $81,923 | $249,100 | $1,172 |
| Rosalia | 513 | $50,938 | $197,700 | $1,042 |
| Oakesdale | 396 | $78,750 | $258,300 | $575 |
| Rockford | 493 | $73,661 | $328,600 | $992 |
| Plummer | 1,162 | $54,306 | $197,200 | $932 |
| Worley | 230 | $45,536 | $175,000 | $888 |
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What is the median household income in Latah, WA?
The median household income in Latah is $56,875, 42% 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 Latah?
The median home value in Latah is $175,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Latah, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 42%.
What is the median age in Latah?
The median age in Latah is 41.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Latah?
The average commute to work in Latah is 41 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Latah?
The unemployment rate in Latah is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Latah?
31.3% of adults in Latah 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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