Living in Methow, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Methow · Census data 2020–2024
Methow has 58 residents with a median age of 62.3. The median household income is $58,750 (40% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $583,300.
Methow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Methow at a glance
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 62.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $583,300State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.8%
Is Methow a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Washington median; home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Methow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Methow the median home value is $583,300, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Methow median household income
The median household income in Methow is $58,750 and the income per person is $34,252. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Methow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.71
Methow demographics
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 62.3
- Under 18
- 3.4%
- 65 and older
- 44.8%
- Households
- 34
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 25%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Methow ›
Education in Methow
5.8% of adults 25 and older in Methow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Methow
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.5%
Methow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methow | 58 | $58,750 | $583,300 | — |
| Pateros | 583 | $69,091 | $278,800 | — |
| Brewster | 1,653 | $39,241 | $239,600 | $1,005 |
| Twisp | 1,179 | $60,000 | $348,500 | $847 |
| Bridgeport | 1,792 | $52,375 | $177,000 | $763 |
| Malott | 447 | $51,585 | $331,300 | — |
| Manson | 1,462 | $91,319 | $596,700 | $2,033 |
| Chelan | 4,350 | $82,637 | $518,000 | $1,368 |
| Winthrop | 423 | $66,908 | $475,000 | $1,128 |
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What is the median household income in Methow, WA?
The median household income in Methow is $58,750, 40% 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 Methow?
The median home value in Methow is $583,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Methow, WA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Washington median; home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Methow?
The median age in Methow is 62.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Methow?
The unemployment rate in Methow is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Methow?
5.8% of adults in Methow 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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