Living in Purdy, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Purdy · Census data 2020–2024
Purdy has 1,344 residents with a median age of 66.4. The median household income is $91,204 (7% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $358,600, the median rent is $2,584/month.
Purdy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Purdy at a glance
- Population
- 1,344
- Median age
- 66.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $91,204State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $358,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,584/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Purdy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Purdy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Purdy the median home value is $358,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,584 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,974 a month in housing costs.
Purdy median household income
The median household income in Purdy is $91,204 and the income per person is $60,708. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Purdy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 664
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.02
Purdy demographics
- Population
- 1,344
- Median age
- 66.4
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 56%
- Households
- 664
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 13.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Purdy ›
Education in Purdy
34.8% of adults 25 and older in Purdy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Purdy
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Purdy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Burley | 2,443 | $118,047 | $678,100 | $1,976 |
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Stansberry Lake | 1,807 | $90,917 | $399,300 | $2,167 |
| Bethel | 4,394 | $79,583 | $473,900 | $1,170 |
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What is the median household income in Purdy, WA?
The median household income in Purdy is $91,204, 7% 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 Purdy?
The median home value in Purdy is $358,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Purdy?
The median gross rent in Purdy is $2,584 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Purdy, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Purdy?
The median age in Purdy is 66.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Purdy?
The average commute to work in Purdy is 21 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Purdy?
The unemployment rate in Purdy is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Purdy?
34.8% of adults in Purdy 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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