Living in Southworth, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southworth · Census data 2020–2024
Southworth has 2,286 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $123,281 (26% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $647,300, the median rent is $1,990/month.
Southworth at a glance
- Population
- 2,286
- Median age
- 47.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $123,281State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $647,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,990/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Southworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 0.4%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Southworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southworth the median home value is $647,300, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,990 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,330 a month in housing costs.
Southworth median household income
The median household income in Southworth is $123,281 and the income per person is $56,942. 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Southworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,046
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.37
Southworth demographics
- Population
- 2,286
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 957
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southworth ›
Education in Southworth
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Southworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southworth
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Southworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southworth | 2,286 | $123,281 | $647,300 | $1,990 |
| Manchester | 5,956 | $126,371 | $478,200 | $1,740 |
| Parkwood | 6,873 | $88,625 | $441,400 | $1,778 |
| East Port Orchard | 4,725 | $75,320 | $435,900 | $1,554 |
| Bethel | 4,394 | $79,583 | $473,900 | $1,170 |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | $89,795 | $539,700 | $1,797 |
| Enetai | 2,387 | $87,870 | $454,000 | $1,646 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Vashon | 9,934 | $120,571 | $790,700 | $1,670 |
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What is the median household income in Southworth, WA?
The median household income in Southworth is $123,281, 26% higher 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 Southworth?
The median home value in Southworth is $647,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Southworth?
The median gross rent in Southworth is $1,990 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Southworth, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 0.4%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Southworth?
The median age in Southworth is 47.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Southworth?
The average commute to work in Southworth is 39 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southworth?
The unemployment rate in Southworth is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southworth?
43.6% of adults in Southworth 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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