Living in Leavenworth, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leavenworth · Census data 2020–2024
Leavenworth has 2,569 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $69,943 (29% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $617,000, the median rent is $1,159/month.
Leavenworth at a glance
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 41.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $69,943State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $617,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,159/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Leavenworth a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leavenworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leavenworth the median home value is $617,000, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,166 a month in housing costs.
Leavenworth median household income
The median household income in Leavenworth is $69,943 and the income per person is $48,204. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Leavenworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,507
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.09
Leavenworth demographics
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,211
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leavenworth ›
Education in Leavenworth
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Leavenworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leavenworth
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 18.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Leavenworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | 2,569 | $69,943 | $617,000 | $1,159 |
| Cashmere | 3,304 | $64,053 | $442,900 | $1,063 |
| Sunnyslope | 3,706 | $135,769 | $714,200 | $1,306 |
| Wenatchee | 35,484 | $73,040 | $433,700 | $1,248 |
| Entiat | 1,284 | $76,111 | $364,500 | $1,375 |
| East Wenatchee | 14,199 | $77,558 | $429,200 | $1,327 |
| South Wenatchee | 1,226 | $63,929 | $249,100 | $1,362 |
| Waterville | 1,250 | $78,589 | $262,000 | $1,200 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | $273,500 | $1,143 |
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What is the median household income in Leavenworth, WA?
The median household income in Leavenworth is $69,943, 29% 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 Leavenworth?
The median home value in Leavenworth is $617,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Leavenworth?
The median gross rent in Leavenworth is $1,159 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Leavenworth, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Leavenworth?
The median age in Leavenworth is 41.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Leavenworth?
The average commute to work in Leavenworth is 27 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leavenworth?
The unemployment rate in Leavenworth is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leavenworth?
45.8% of adults in Leavenworth 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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