Living in Northport, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northport · Census data 2020–2024
Northport has 164 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $33,333 (66% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $156,300, the median rent is $700/month.
Northport is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northport at a glance
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 53.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $33,333State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $156,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 54.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Northport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northport the median home value is $156,300, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,208 a month in housing costs.
Northport median household income
The median household income in Northport is $33,333 and the income per person is $30,631. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Northport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 54.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.8%
- Vacant
- 28%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.36
Northport demographics
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 11.6%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northport ›
Education in Northport
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Northport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northport
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.6%
Northport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | 164 | $33,333 | $156,300 | $700 |
| Metaline | 150 | $69,688 | $232,500 | — |
| Metaline Falls | 361 | $46,500 | $281,300 | $712 |
| Ione | 409 | $52,426 | $231,700 | $594 |
| Marcus | 242 | $55,489 | $169,400 | $975 |
| Kettle Falls | 1,575 | $48,682 | $250,000 | $855 |
| Colville | 4,998 | $56,558 | $281,500 | $912 |
| Inchelium | 455 | $68,750 | $168,800 | $298 |
| Chewelah | 2,606 | $54,167 | $267,400 | $885 |
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What is the median household income in Northport, WA?
The median household income in Northport is $33,333, 66% 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 Northport?
The median home value in Northport is $156,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Northport?
The median gross rent in Northport is $700 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Northport, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Northport?
The median age in Northport is 53.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Northport?
The average commute to work in Northport is 48 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northport?
The unemployment rate in Northport is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northport?
21.5% of adults in Northport 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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