Living in Omak, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Omak · Census data 2020–2024
Omak has 5,036 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $76,544 (22% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $248,900, the median rent is $1,002/month.
Omak at a glance
- Population
- 5,036
- Median age
- 39.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $76,544State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $248,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,002/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Omak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Omak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Omak the median home value is $248,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,002 per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,624 a month in housing costs.
Omak median household income
The median household income in Omak is $76,544 and the income per person is $34,709. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Omak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,400
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.44
Omak demographics
- Population
- 5,036
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 2,019
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Omak ›
Education in Omak
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Omak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Omak
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 10.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Omak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omak | 5,036 | $76,544 | $248,900 | $1,002 |
| North Omak | 416 | $66,429 | $428,600 | $760 |
| Okanogan | 2,470 | $68,611 | $248,400 | $1,054 |
| Riverside | 471 | $40,625 | $203,800 | $1,113 |
| Malott | 447 | $51,585 | $331,300 | — |
| Conconully | 182 | $63,000 | $219,400 | $878 |
| Tonasket | 993 | $37,591 | $210,600 | $745 |
| Brewster | 1,653 | $39,241 | $239,600 | $1,005 |
| Twisp | 1,179 | $60,000 | $348,500 | $847 |
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What is the median household income in Omak, WA?
The median household income in Omak is $76,544, 22% 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 Omak?
The median home value in Omak is $248,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Omak?
The median gross rent in Omak is $1,002 per month, about 14% of household income.
Is Omak, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Omak?
The median age in Omak is 39.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Omak?
The average commute to work in Omak is 11 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Omak?
The unemployment rate in Omak is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Omak?
22.7% of adults in Omak 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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