Living in Pomeroy, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomeroy · Census data 2020–2024
Pomeroy has 1,354 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $52,104 (47% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $216,700, the median rent is $843/month.
Pomeroy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pomeroy at a glance
- Population
- 1,354
- Median age
- 45.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $52,104State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $216,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $843/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Pomeroy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pomeroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomeroy the median home value is $216,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,372 a month in housing costs.
Pomeroy median household income
The median household income in Pomeroy is $52,104 and the income per person is $32,987. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Pomeroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 717
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.17
Pomeroy demographics
- Population
- 1,354
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 609
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomeroy ›
Education in Pomeroy
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Pomeroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomeroy
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Pomeroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy | 1,354 | $52,104 | $216,700 | $843 |
| Dayton | 2,774 | $70,625 | $243,600 | $973 |
| Colton | 323 | $123,750 | $344,700 | — |
| Uniontown | 400 | $71,563 | $337,500 | — |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 7,884 | $101,286 | $385,900 | $1,125 |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,444 | $51,860 | $282,500 | $1,114 |
| Clarkston | 7,191 | $54,152 | $253,500 | $917 |
| LaCrosse | 357 | $33,621 | $112,700 | $658 |
| Pullman | 32,229 | $46,812 | $424,800 | $1,062 |
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What is the median household income in Pomeroy, WA?
The median household income in Pomeroy is $52,104, 47% 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 Pomeroy?
The median home value in Pomeroy is $216,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Pomeroy?
The median gross rent in Pomeroy is $843 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Pomeroy, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Pomeroy?
The median age in Pomeroy is 45.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Pomeroy?
The average commute to work in Pomeroy is 20 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomeroy?
The unemployment rate in Pomeroy is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomeroy?
21.1% of adults in Pomeroy 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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