Living in McKenna, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKenna · Census data 2020–2024
McKenna has 669 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $92,667 (6% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $539,800.
McKenna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McKenna at a glance
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 52.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $92,667State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $539,800State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
Is McKenna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 19.8%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McKenna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKenna the median home value is $539,800, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,859 a month in housing costs.
McKenna median household income
The median household income in McKenna is $92,667 and the income per person is $66,520. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in McKenna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 234
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.60
McKenna demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 52.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKenna ›
Education in McKenna
18.5% of adults 25 and older in McKenna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKenna
- Unemployment rate
- 19.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
McKenna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenna | 669 | $92,667 | $539,800 | — |
| North Yelm | 2,522 | $73,725 | $384,500 | $1,464 |
| Roy | 735 | $98,750 | $442,600 | $2,227 |
| Yelm | 11,102 | $90,750 | $455,300 | $1,626 |
| Rainier | 2,455 | $106,019 | $425,900 | $1,227 |
| South Creek | 2,191 | $84,759 | $610,600 | — |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 628 | $73,750 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | $107,313 | $473,500 | $2,172 |
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What is the median household income in McKenna, WA?
The median household income in McKenna is $92,667, 6% 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 McKenna?
The median home value in McKenna is $539,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is McKenna, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 19.8%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in McKenna?
The median age in McKenna is 52.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in McKenna?
The unemployment rate in McKenna is 19.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKenna?
18.5% of adults in McKenna 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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