Living in Longbranch, Washington

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Longbranch · Census data 2020–2024

Longbranch has 4,638 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $95,768 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $396,000, the median rent is $1,750/month.

Longbranch at a glance

Population
4,638
Median age
50.3State: 38.3
Median household income
$95,768State: $98,141
Median home value
$396,000State: $564,600
Median rent
$1,750/moState: $1,760
Homeowners
90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
Average commute
46 min

Is Longbranch a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 46 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Longbranch

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Longbranch the median home value is $396,000, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,910 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Longbranch$396,000
Washington$564,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Longbranch$1,750
Washington$1,760
United States$1,413

Longbranch median household income

The median household income in Longbranch is $95,768 and the income per person is $61,371. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).

Median household income

Longbranch$95,768
Washington$98,141
United States$80,734

Housing in Longbranch: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,632
Owner-occupied
90.2%
Renter-occupied
9.8%
Vacant
18%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
2.15

Longbranch demographics

Population
4,638
Median age
50.3
Under 18
13.5%
65 and older
26.6%
Households
2,157
Foreign-born
8%
Veterans
16.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black1.2%
Asian0.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Longbranch ›

Education in Longbranch

22.2% of adults 25 and older in Longbranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Longbranch22.2%
Washington39.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Longbranch

Unemployment rate
3.3%State: 5.1%
Average commute
46 minState: 27 min
Work from home
23.9%
Drive alone
70.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
92.8%

Longbranch vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Longbranch4,638$95,768$396,000$1,750
Home1,665$64,884$403,500—
Herron Island119$86,429$492,900—
Fox Island3,414$172,292$1,003,900—
Anderson Island1,448$80,282$546,300—
Key Center3,544$105,781$613,200$1,705
Artondale14,073$149,302$734,400$2,251
Steilacoom6,686$100,851$655,000$1,818
DuPont9,931$120,781$583,600$2,322

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Living in Longbranch: FAQ

What is the median household income in Longbranch, WA?

The median household income in Longbranch is $95,768, about the same as 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 Longbranch?

The median home value in Longbranch is $396,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.

How much is rent in Longbranch?

The median gross rent in Longbranch is $1,750 per month, about 28.4% of household income.

Is Longbranch, WA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 46 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.

What is the median age in Longbranch?

The median age in Longbranch is 50.3 years (Washington: 38.3).

How long is the commute in Longbranch?

The average commute to work in Longbranch is 46 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Longbranch?

The unemployment rate in Longbranch is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Longbranch?

22.2% of adults in Longbranch 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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