Living in South Cle Elum, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Cle Elum · Census data 2020–2024
South Cle Elum has 579 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $66,750 (32% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $374,300, the median rent is $1,661/month.
South Cle Elum is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Cle Elum at a glance
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 47.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $66,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $374,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,661/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Cle Elum a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Cle Elum
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Cle Elum the median home value is $374,300, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,852 a month in housing costs.
South Cle Elum median household income
The median household income in South Cle Elum is $66,750 and the income per person is $37,569. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in South Cle Elum: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 306
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.05
South Cle Elum demographics
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 282
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Cle Elum ›
Education in South Cle Elum
24.1% of adults 25 and older in South Cle Elum have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Cle Elum
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
South Cle Elum vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cle Elum | 579 | $66,750 | $374,300 | $1,661 |
| Cle Elum | 1,905 | $63,973 | $451,000 | $1,295 |
| Easton | 647 | $112,500 | $769,300 | $2,542 |
| Roslyn | 1,076 | $104,800 | $565,200 | $1,500 |
| Thorp | 230 | $120,739 | $372,700 | $1,433 |
| Cliffdell | 157 | $127,695 | — | — |
| Ellensburg | 20,874 | $55,438 | $404,100 | $1,340 |
| Nile | 349 | $105,151 | $431,900 | — |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 428 | $140,054 | $962,100 | $1,148 |
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What is the median household income in South Cle Elum, WA?
The median household income in South Cle Elum is $66,750, 32% 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 South Cle Elum?
The median home value in South Cle Elum is $374,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in South Cle Elum?
The median gross rent in South Cle Elum is $1,661 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is South Cle Elum, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in South Cle Elum?
The median age in South Cle Elum is 47.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in South Cle Elum?
The average commute to work in South Cle Elum is 24 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Cle Elum?
The unemployment rate in South Cle Elum is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Cle Elum?
24.1% of adults in South Cle Elum 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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