Living in Othello, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Othello · Census data 2020–2024
Othello has 8,795 residents with a median age of 23.2. The median household income is $65,849 (33% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $290,700, the median rent is $882/month.
Othello at a glance
- Population
- 8,795
- Median age
- 23.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $65,849State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $290,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $882/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Othello a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Othello
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Othello the median home value is $290,700, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,637 a month in housing costs.
Othello median household income
The median household income in Othello is $65,849 and the income per person is $23,066. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Othello: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,575
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.50
Othello demographics
- Population
- 8,795
- Median age
- 23.2
- Under 18
- 40.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 2,484
- Foreign-born
- 26.1%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Othello ›
Education in Othello
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Othello have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Othello
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Othello vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othello | 8,795 | $65,849 | $290,700 | $882 |
| Warden | 2,581 | $57,743 | $189,900 | $865 |
| Marine View | 471 | $58,854 | $248,600 | — |
| Hatton | 429 | $90,917 | $152,500 | — |
| Basin City | 1,176 | $59,840 | — | — |
| Mesa | 502 | $83,056 | $256,700 | $1,083 |
| Connell | 5,054 | $77,721 | $313,600 | $1,011 |
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $310,000 | $1,216 |
| Royal City | 1,683 | $50,478 | $228,600 | $753 |
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What is the median household income in Othello, WA?
The median household income in Othello is $65,849, 33% 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 Othello?
The median home value in Othello is $290,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Othello?
The median gross rent in Othello is $882 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Othello, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in Othello?
The median age in Othello is 23.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Othello?
The average commute to work in Othello is 17 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Othello?
The unemployment rate in Othello is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Othello?
11.8% of adults in Othello 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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