Living in South Wenatchee, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Wenatchee · Census data 2020–2024
South Wenatchee has 1,226 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $63,929 (35% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $249,100, the median rent is $1,362/month.
South Wenatchee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Wenatchee at a glance
- Population
- 1,226
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $63,929State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $249,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,362/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is South Wenatchee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in South Wenatchee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Wenatchee the median home value is $249,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,362 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,694 a month in housing costs.
South Wenatchee median household income
The median household income in South Wenatchee is $63,929 and the income per person is $26,247. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in South Wenatchee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 494
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.86
South Wenatchee demographics
- Population
- 1,226
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 428
- Foreign-born
- 32.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Wenatchee ›
Education in South Wenatchee
9.9% of adults 25 and older in South Wenatchee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Wenatchee
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 8.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
South Wenatchee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wenatchee | 1,226 | $63,929 | $249,100 | $1,362 |
| East Wenatchee | 14,199 | $77,558 | $429,200 | $1,327 |
| Wenatchee | 35,484 | $73,040 | $433,700 | $1,248 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | $273,500 | $1,143 |
| Sunnyslope | 3,706 | $135,769 | $714,200 | $1,306 |
| Cashmere | 3,304 | $64,053 | $442,900 | $1,063 |
| Crescent Bar | 271 | $121,196 | $563,600 | $2,139 |
| Entiat | 1,284 | $76,111 | $364,500 | $1,375 |
| Waterville | 1,250 | $78,589 | $262,000 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in South Wenatchee, WA?
The median household income in South Wenatchee is $63,929, 35% 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 Wenatchee?
The median home value in South Wenatchee is $249,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in South Wenatchee?
The median gross rent in South Wenatchee is $1,362 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is South Wenatchee, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in South Wenatchee?
The median age in South Wenatchee is 33.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in South Wenatchee?
The average commute to work in South Wenatchee is 27 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Wenatchee?
The unemployment rate in South Wenatchee is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Wenatchee?
9.9% of adults in South Wenatchee 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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