Living in Oso, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oso · Census data 2020–2024
Oso has 245 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $140,486 (43% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $741,100.
Oso is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oso at a glance
- Population
- 245
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $140,486State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $741,100State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
Is Oso a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Washington median.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oso the median home value is $741,100, 123% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Oso median household income
The median household income in Oso is $140,486 and the income per person is $32,707. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Oso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.89
Oso demographics
- Population
- 245
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oso ›
Education in Oso
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Oso have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oso
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 38.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Oso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oso | 245 | $140,486 | $741,100 | — |
| Lake Cavanaugh | 304 | $119,318 | $614,000 | — |
| Arlington Heights | 2,727 | $127,244 | $751,100 | — |
| Swede Heaven | 746 | $113,333 | $435,700 | — |
| Bryant | 2,648 | $121,669 | $665,500 | — |
| Canyon Creek | 3,910 | $77,604 | $446,300 | $1,821 |
| Arlington | 21,095 | $88,231 | $538,800 | $1,905 |
| Granite Falls | 4,659 | $105,136 | $562,700 | $1,825 |
| Darrington | 1,412 | $66,488 | $419,400 | $879 |
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What is the median household income in Oso, WA?
The median household income in Oso is $140,486, 43% higher 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 Oso?
The median home value in Oso is $741,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Oso, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Washington median. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oso?
The median age in Oso is 40.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Oso?
The unemployment rate in Oso is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oso?
9.7% of adults in Oso 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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