Living in Stevenson, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stevenson · Census data 2020–2024
Stevenson has 1,603 residents with a median age of 54.4. The median household income is $76,563 (22% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $496,500, the median rent is $960/month.
Stevenson at a glance
- Population
- 1,603
- Median age
- 54.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $76,563State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $496,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $960/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Stevenson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stevenson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stevenson the median home value is $496,500, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,078 a month in housing costs.
Stevenson median household income
The median household income in Stevenson is $76,563 and the income per person is $40,533. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Stevenson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 779
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.39
Stevenson demographics
- Population
- 1,603
- Median age
- 54.4
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.7%
- Households
- 643
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stevenson ›
Education in Stevenson
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Stevenson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stevenson
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Stevenson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | 1,603 | $76,563 | $496,500 | $960 |
| Cascade Locks | 1,378 | $70,000 | $385,100 | $1,102 |
| Carson | 2,318 | $68,929 | $490,400 | $910 |
| North Bonneville | 1,112 | $100,417 | $445,900 | $1,043 |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
| Hood River | 8,361 | $85,647 | $684,100 | $1,480 |
| Parkdale | 319 | $71,250 | $376,300 | — |
| White Salmon | 2,548 | $72,923 | $614,900 | $1,311 |
| Bingen | 652 | $73,833 | $443,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Stevenson, WA?
The median household income in Stevenson is $76,563, 22% 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 Stevenson?
The median home value in Stevenson is $496,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Stevenson?
The median gross rent in Stevenson is $960 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Stevenson, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Stevenson?
The median age in Stevenson is 54.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Stevenson?
The average commute to work in Stevenson is 21 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stevenson?
The unemployment rate in Stevenson is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stevenson?
36.6% of adults in Stevenson 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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