Living in Tekoa, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tekoa · Census data 2020–2024
Tekoa has 690 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $46,250 (53% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $211,900, the median rent is $796/month.
Tekoa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tekoa at a glance
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 57.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $211,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $796/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Tekoa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tekoa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tekoa the median home value is $211,900, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,530 a month in housing costs.
Tekoa median household income
The median household income in Tekoa is $46,250 and the income per person is $28,212. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Tekoa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 350
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.20
Tekoa demographics
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tekoa ›
Education in Tekoa
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Tekoa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tekoa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Tekoa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekoa | 690 | $46,250 | $211,900 | $796 |
| Latah | 235 | $56,875 | $175,000 | — |
| Farmington | 140 | $53,750 | $334,600 | $775 |
| Oakesdale | 396 | $78,750 | $258,300 | $575 |
| Waverly | 166 | $65,909 | $225,000 | $1,000 |
| Plummer | 1,162 | $54,306 | $197,200 | $932 |
| Fairfield | 621 | $81,923 | $249,100 | $1,172 |
| Worley | 230 | $45,536 | $175,000 | $888 |
| Rosalia | 513 | $50,938 | $197,700 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in Tekoa, WA?
The median household income in Tekoa is $46,250, 53% 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 Tekoa?
The median home value in Tekoa is $211,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Tekoa?
The median gross rent in Tekoa is $796 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Tekoa, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Tekoa?
The median age in Tekoa is 57.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Tekoa?
The average commute to work in Tekoa is 24 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tekoa?
The unemployment rate in Tekoa is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tekoa?
16.6% of adults in Tekoa 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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