Living in Naselle, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Naselle · Census data 2020–2024
Naselle has 528 residents with a median age of 21. The median household income is $58,459 (40% lower than the Washington median).
Naselle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Naselle at a glance
- Population
- 528
- Median age
- 21State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $58,459State: $98,141
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Naselle a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Naselle median household income
The median household income in Naselle is $58,459 and the income per person is $21,296. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Naselle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.69
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Naselle has many vacation and second homes.
Naselle demographics
- Population
- 528
- Median age
- 21
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Naselle ›
Education in Naselle
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Naselle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Naselle
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Naselle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naselle | 528 | $58,459 | — | — |
| Deep River | 147 | $62,604 | $442,100 | — |
| Grays River | 195 | $91,250 | — | — |
| Chinook | 541 | $108,147 | $352,000 | — |
| Astoria | 10,109 | $68,007 | $444,800 | $1,239 |
| Ilwaco | 1,365 | $98,200 | $370,300 | $1,170 |
| Long Beach | 1,792 | $53,032 | $362,700 | $741 |
| Ocean Park | 2,122 | $65,676 | $350,500 | $1,349 |
| Warrenton | 6,327 | $70,670 | $415,800 | $1,305 |
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What is the median household income in Naselle, WA?
The median household income in Naselle is $58,459, 40% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Naselle, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Naselle?
The median age in Naselle is 21 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Naselle?
The average commute to work in Naselle is 23 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Naselle?
The unemployment rate in Naselle is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Naselle?
16.3% of adults in Naselle 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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