Living in Minnehaha, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minnehaha · Census data 2020–2024
Minnehaha has 11,482 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $100,668 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $447,900, the median rent is $1,711/month.
Minnehaha at a glance
- Population
- 11,482
- Median age
- 39State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $100,668State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $447,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,711/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Minnehaha a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Minnehaha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minnehaha the median home value is $447,900, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Minnehaha median household income
The median household income in Minnehaha is $100,668 and the income per person is $47,326. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Minnehaha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,882
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.45
Minnehaha demographics
- Population
- 11,482
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 4,679
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minnehaha ›
Education in Minnehaha
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Minnehaha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minnehaha
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Minnehaha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha | 11,482 | $100,668 | $447,900 | $1,711 |
| Vancouver | 195,300 | $81,338 | $462,400 | $1,702 |
| Hazel Dell | 23,237 | $86,305 | $455,500 | $1,753 |
| Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $459,600 | $2,111 |
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Lake Shore | 6,978 | $130,729 | $566,100 | $2,241 |
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
| Orchards | 29,438 | $100,146 | $461,700 | $1,784 |
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
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What is the median household income in Minnehaha, WA?
The median household income in Minnehaha is $100,668, about the same as 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 Minnehaha?
The median home value in Minnehaha is $447,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Minnehaha?
The median gross rent in Minnehaha is $1,711 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Minnehaha, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Minnehaha?
The median age in Minnehaha is 39 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Minnehaha?
The average commute to work in Minnehaha is 20 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minnehaha?
The unemployment rate in Minnehaha is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minnehaha?
30.6% of adults in Minnehaha 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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