Living in Skamokawa Valley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skamokawa Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Skamokawa Valley has 352 residents with a median age of 62.4. The median home value is $259,200.
Skamokawa Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Skamokawa Valley at a glance
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 62.4State: 38.3
- Median home value
- $259,200State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
Is Skamokawa Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 29.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Skamokawa Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skamokawa Valley the median home value is $259,200, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Skamokawa Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.33
Skamokawa Valley demographics
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 62.4
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 34.4%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 34.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skamokawa Valley ›
Education in Skamokawa Valley
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Skamokawa Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skamokawa Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 46.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Skamokawa Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skamokawa Valley | 352 | — | $259,200 | — |
| Cathlamet | 616 | $70,250 | $387,500 | $913 |
| East Cathlamet | 934 | $101,221 | $400,000 | — |
| Grays River | 195 | $91,250 | — | — |
| Puget Island | 1,008 | $49,438 | $484,800 | — |
| Westport | 263 | $33,598 | $62,000 | — |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | — |
| Deep River | 147 | $62,604 | $442,100 | — |
| Svensen | 784 | $88,750 | $383,100 | $1,644 |
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What is the average home price in Skamokawa Valley?
The median home value in Skamokawa Valley is $259,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Skamokawa Valley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 29.3%.
What is the median age in Skamokawa Valley?
The median age in Skamokawa Valley is 62.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Skamokawa Valley?
The unemployment rate in Skamokawa Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skamokawa Valley?
15.2% of adults in Skamokawa Valley 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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