Living in Naches, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Naches · Census data 2020–2024
Naches has 1,059 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $54,286 (45% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $271,700, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Naches is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Naches at a glance
- Population
- 1,059
- Median age
- 32.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $54,286State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $271,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Naches a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Naches
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Naches the median home value is $271,700, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,679 a month in housing costs.
Naches median household income
The median household income in Naches is $54,286 and the income per person is $27,901. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Naches: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 419
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Renter-occupied
- 45%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.29
Naches demographics
- Population
- 1,059
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 402
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Naches ›
Education in Naches
26.7% of adults 25 and older in Naches have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Naches
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 56.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Naches vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naches | 1,059 | $54,286 | $271,700 | $1,458 |
| Tieton | 1,597 | $60,144 | $230,800 | $977 |
| Eschbach | 181 | $79,375 | $605,500 | — |
| Gleed | 2,844 | $78,529 | $353,900 | $1,583 |
| Selah | 8,437 | $74,783 | $414,600 | $1,539 |
| Summitview | 2,321 | $105,184 | $409,600 | $1,814 |
| Yakima | 96,961 | $62,815 | $297,600 | $1,117 |
| Ahtanum | 3,777 | $96,149 | $337,500 | $1,575 |
| Nile | 349 | $105,151 | $431,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Naches, WA?
The median household income in Naches is $54,286, 45% 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 Naches?
The median home value in Naches is $271,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Naches?
The median gross rent in Naches is $1,458 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Naches, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Naches?
The median age in Naches is 32.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Naches?
The average commute to work in Naches is 20 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Naches?
The unemployment rate in Naches is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Naches?
26.7% of adults in Naches 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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