Living in Roche Harbor, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roche Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Roche Harbor has 778 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $94,167 (4% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $902,000, the median rent is $1,764/month.
Roche Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roche Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 778
- Median age
- 61.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $94,167State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $902,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,764/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Roche Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Washington median; home values 60% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roche Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roche Harbor the median home value is $902,000, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,736 a month in housing costs.
Roche Harbor median household income
The median household income in Roche Harbor is $94,167 and the income per person is $81,101. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Roche Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 722
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 47.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.06
47.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Roche Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Roche Harbor demographics
- Population
- 778
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.2%
- Households
- 378
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roche Harbor ›
Education in Roche Harbor
55.6% of adults 25 and older in Roche Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roche Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Roche Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roche Harbor | 778 | $94,167 | $902,000 | $1,764 |
| Friday Harbor | 2,728 | $80,378 | $570,400 | $1,696 |
| Anacortes | 17,966 | $91,951 | $696,700 | $1,702 |
| Point Roberts | 1,288 | $78,125 | $483,900 | $1,095 |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | $86,854 | $477,200 | $1,222 |
| Whidbey Island Station | 2,027 | $45,625 | — | $1,875 |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Custer | 477 | $93,598 | $527,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Roche Harbor, WA?
The median household income in Roche Harbor is $94,167, 4% 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 Roche Harbor?
The median home value in Roche Harbor is $902,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Roche Harbor?
The median gross rent in Roche Harbor is $1,764 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Roche Harbor, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Washington median; home values 60% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Roche Harbor?
The median age in Roche Harbor is 61.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Roche Harbor?
The average commute to work in Roche Harbor is 22 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roche Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Roche Harbor is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roche Harbor?
55.6% of adults in Roche Harbor 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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