Living in Montesano, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montesano · Census data 2020–2024
Montesano has 4,183 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $67,540 (31% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $354,300, the median rent is $1,195/month.
Montesano at a glance
- Population
- 4,183
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $67,540State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $354,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,195/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Montesano a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Montesano
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montesano the median home value is $354,300, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,195 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,008 a month in housing costs.
Montesano median household income
The median household income in Montesano is $67,540 and the income per person is $37,132. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Montesano: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,829
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.51
Montesano demographics
- Population
- 4,183
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 1,605
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montesano ›
Education in Montesano
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Montesano have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montesano
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Montesano vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montesano | 4,183 | $67,540 | $354,300 | $1,195 |
| Brady | 832 | $108,750 | $370,500 | — |
| Satsop | 780 | $62,241 | $350,000 | $3,501 |
| Central Park | 3,206 | $99,127 | $335,500 | $1,117 |
| Elma | 3,483 | $78,086 | $409,600 | $984 |
| Cosmopolis | 2,202 | $84,853 | $317,000 | — |
| Aberdeen | 17,088 | $52,195 | $237,300 | $1,049 |
| Malone | 518 | $117,969 | $447,800 | — |
| McCleary | 2,094 | $77,813 | $351,700 | $1,077 |
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What is the median household income in Montesano, WA?
The median household income in Montesano is $67,540, 31% 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 Montesano?
The median home value in Montesano is $354,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Montesano?
The median gross rent in Montesano is $1,195 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Montesano, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Montesano?
The median age in Montesano is 38.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Montesano?
The average commute to work in Montesano is 22 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montesano?
The unemployment rate in Montesano is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montesano?
24.3% of adults in Montesano 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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