Living in Mattawa, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mattawa · Census data 2020–2024
Mattawa has 3,616 residents with a median age of 21.7. The median household income is $38,388 (61% lower than the Washington median), the median rent is $1,128/month.
Mattawa at a glance
- Population
- 3,616
- Median age
- 21.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $38,388State: $98,141
- Median rent
- $1,128/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 25%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Mattawa a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mattawa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mattawa the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,128 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,198 a month in housing costs.
Mattawa median household income
The median household income in Mattawa is $38,388 and the income per person is $14,167. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Mattawa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,054
- Owner-occupied
- 25%
- Renter-occupied
- 75%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.84
Mattawa demographics
- Population
- 3,616
- Median age
- 21.7
- Under 18
- 36.9%
- 65 and older
- 3.2%
- Households
- 935
- Foreign-born
- 51.2%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mattawa ›
Education in Mattawa
0.2% of adults 25 and older in Mattawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mattawa
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Mattawa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawa | 3,616 | $38,388 | — | $1,128 |
| Desert Aire | 2,788 | $85,960 | $455,100 | $1,739 |
| Schwana | 387 | $76,190 | — | — |
| Beverly | 356 | $77,115 | — | — |
| Royal City | 1,683 | $50,478 | $228,600 | $753 |
| George | 669 | $55,000 | $155,000 | $940 |
| Moxee | 4,625 | $100,512 | $362,800 | $1,356 |
| Terrace Heights | 10,041 | $83,016 | $377,300 | $1,196 |
| Zillah | 3,140 | $75,000 | $334,800 | $1,093 |
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What is the median household income in Mattawa, WA?
The median household income in Mattawa is $38,388, 61% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Mattawa?
The median gross rent in Mattawa is $1,128 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Mattawa, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
What is the median age in Mattawa?
The median age in Mattawa is 21.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Mattawa?
The average commute to work in Mattawa is 26 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mattawa?
The unemployment rate in Mattawa is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mattawa?
0.2% of adults in Mattawa 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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