Living in Sprague, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sprague · Census data 2020–2024
Sprague has 583 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $67,857 (31% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $164,000, the median rent is $839/month.
Sprague is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sprague at a glance
- Population
- 583
- Median age
- 43.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $67,857State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $164,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sprague a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sprague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sprague the median home value is $164,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Sprague median household income
The median household income in Sprague is $67,857 and the income per person is $30,801. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Sprague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 307
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.45
Sprague demographics
- Population
- 583
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sprague ›
Education in Sprague
9% of adults 25 and older in Sprague have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sprague
- Unemployment rate
- 14.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 55.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Sprague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprague | 583 | $67,857 | $164,000 | $839 |
| Harrington | 468 | $40,444 | $258,500 | $946 |
| Cheney | 12,804 | $54,503 | $395,900 | $1,156 |
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | $79,989 | $368,700 | $785 |
| Ritzville | 1,855 | $56,442 | $227,000 | $1,002 |
| St. John | 607 | $46,250 | $208,300 | $888 |
| Malden | 100 | $26,250 | $49,500 | — |
| Four Lakes | 322 | $80,951 | — | — |
| Reardan | 726 | $73,864 | $311,300 | $740 |
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What is the median household income in Sprague, WA?
The median household income in Sprague is $67,857, 31% 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 Sprague?
The median home value in Sprague is $164,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Sprague?
The median gross rent in Sprague is $839 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Sprague, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Sprague?
The median age in Sprague is 43.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Sprague?
The average commute to work in Sprague is 29 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sprague?
The unemployment rate in Sprague is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sprague?
9% of adults in Sprague 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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