Living in Mabton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mabton · Census data 2020–2024
Mabton has 2,536 residents with a median age of 23.3. The median household income is $56,875 (42% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $209,400, the median rent is $948/month.
Mabton at a glance
- Population
- 2,536
- Median age
- 23.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $209,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $948/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Mabton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mabton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mabton the median home value is $209,400, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $948 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,397 a month in housing costs.
Mabton median household income
The median household income in Mabton is $56,875 and the income per person is $16,762. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Mabton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 603
- Owner-occupied
- 56.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.7%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 4.33
Mabton demographics
- Population
- 2,536
- Median age
- 23.3
- Under 18
- 40.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 583
- Foreign-born
- 32%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mabton ›
Education in Mabton
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Mabton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mabton
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Mabton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabton | 2,536 | $56,875 | $209,400 | $948 |
| Grandview | 11,187 | $61,106 | $265,300 | $1,107 |
| Sunnyside | 16,277 | $60,923 | $240,700 | $1,026 |
| Outlook | 594 | $46,475 | $310,600 | — |
| Prosser | 6,305 | $76,985 | $314,000 | $944 |
| Granger | 3,705 | $66,250 | $210,200 | $1,003 |
| Zillah | 3,140 | $75,000 | $334,800 | $1,093 |
| Toppenish | 8,723 | $67,854 | $230,000 | $985 |
| Buena | 791 | $41,953 | $237,000 | $924 |
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What is the median household income in Mabton, WA?
The median household income in Mabton 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 Mabton?
The median home value in Mabton is $209,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Mabton?
The median gross rent in Mabton is $948 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Mabton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
What is the median age in Mabton?
The median age in Mabton is 23.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Mabton?
The average commute to work in Mabton is 30 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mabton?
The unemployment rate in Mabton is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mabton?
3.1% of adults in Mabton 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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