Living in Machias, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Machias · Census data 2020–2024
Machias has 1,276 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $151,875 (55% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $714,100, the median rent is $3,102/month.
Machias is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Machias at a glance
- Population
- 1,276
- Median age
- 36.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $151,875State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $714,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $3,102/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Machias a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Machias
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Machias the median home value is $714,100, 115% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,102 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,005 a month in housing costs.
Machias median household income
The median household income in Machias is $151,875 and the income per person is $61,850. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Machias: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 500
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.55
Machias demographics
- Population
- 1,276
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 6%
- Households
- 500
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Machias ›
Education in Machias
34.3% of adults 25 and older in Machias have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Machias
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Machias vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machias | 1,276 | $151,875 | $714,100 | $3,102 |
| Cavalero | 1,591 | $148,462 | $656,000 | $3,127 |
| Lake Stevens | 40,253 | $122,336 | $635,600 | $2,224 |
| Bunk Foss | 3,627 | $155,201 | $831,000 | $2,705 |
| Three Lakes | 4,055 | $172,879 | $842,800 | $1,730 |
| Lochsloy | 3,029 | $106,484 | $610,200 | $1,250 |
| Snohomish | 10,239 | $87,250 | $683,900 | $1,654 |
| Fobes Hill | 2,569 | $133,553 | $827,900 | $1,401 |
| Lake Cassidy | 3,292 | $113,403 | $705,000 | $1,734 |
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What is the median household income in Machias, WA?
The median household income in Machias is $151,875, 55% 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 Machias?
The median home value in Machias is $714,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Machias?
The median gross rent in Machias is $3,102 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Machias, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Machias?
The median age in Machias is 36.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Machias?
The average commute to work in Machias is 27 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Machias?
The unemployment rate in Machias is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Machias?
34.3% of adults in Machias 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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