Living in Okanogan, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Okanogan · Census data 2020–2024
Okanogan has 2,470 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $68,611 (30% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $248,400, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Okanogan at a glance
- Population
- 2,470
- Median age
- 43State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $68,611State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $248,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Okanogan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Okanogan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Okanogan the median home value is $248,400, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,631 a month in housing costs.
Okanogan median household income
The median household income in Okanogan is $68,611 and the income per person is $34,396. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Okanogan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,110
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.32
Okanogan demographics
- Population
- 2,470
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 1,016
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Okanogan ›
Education in Okanogan
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Okanogan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Okanogan
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Okanogan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okanogan | 2,470 | $68,611 | $248,400 | $1,054 |
| Omak | 5,036 | $76,544 | $248,900 | $1,002 |
| Malott | 447 | $51,585 | $331,300 | — |
| North Omak | 416 | $66,429 | $428,600 | $760 |
| Riverside | 471 | $40,625 | $203,800 | $1,113 |
| Conconully | 182 | $63,000 | $219,400 | $878 |
| Brewster | 1,653 | $39,241 | $239,600 | $1,005 |
| Tonasket | 993 | $37,591 | $210,600 | $745 |
| Twisp | 1,179 | $60,000 | $348,500 | $847 |
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What is the median household income in Okanogan, WA?
The median household income in Okanogan is $68,611, 30% 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 Okanogan?
The median home value in Okanogan is $248,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Okanogan?
The median gross rent in Okanogan is $1,054 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Okanogan, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Okanogan?
The median age in Okanogan is 43 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Okanogan?
The average commute to work in Okanogan is 20 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Okanogan?
The unemployment rate in Okanogan is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Okanogan?
24.9% of adults in Okanogan 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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