Living in Nespelem, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nespelem · Census data 2020–2024
Nespelem has 151 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $67,500 (31% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $120,000, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Nespelem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nespelem at a glance
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 33.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $120,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Nespelem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nespelem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nespelem the median home value is $120,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 16.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $933 a month in housing costs.
Nespelem median household income
The median household income in Nespelem is $67,500 and the income per person is $32,218. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Nespelem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 76
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.44
Nespelem demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nespelem ›
Education in Nespelem
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Nespelem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nespelem
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.8%
Nespelem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nespelem | 151 | $67,500 | $120,000 | $1,167 |
| Nespelem Community | 358 | $104,063 | $173,400 | — |
| Elmer City | 332 | $70,625 | $203,100 | $926 |
| Keller | 212 | $57,500 | $108,000 | $338 |
| Coulee Dam | 1,595 | $66,732 | $238,500 | $1,033 |
| Grand Coulee | 913 | $64,250 | $222,000 | $591 |
| Electric City | 820 | $80,221 | $198,400 | $1,095 |
| Twin Lakes | 115 | $63,542 | — | — |
| North Omak | 416 | $66,429 | $428,600 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Nespelem, WA?
The median household income in Nespelem is $67,500, 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 Nespelem?
The median home value in Nespelem is $120,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Nespelem?
The median gross rent in Nespelem is $1,167 per month, about 16.7% of household income.
Is Nespelem, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Nespelem?
The median age in Nespelem is 33.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Nespelem?
The average commute to work in Nespelem is 12 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nespelem?
The unemployment rate in Nespelem is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nespelem?
15.3% of adults in Nespelem 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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