Living in Thorp, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thorp · Census data 2020–2024
Thorp has 230 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $120,739 (23% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $372,700, the median rent is $1,433/month.
Thorp is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Thorp at a glance
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $120,739State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $372,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,433/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Thorp a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Thorp
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thorp the median home value is $372,700, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,433 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,835 a month in housing costs.
Thorp median household income
The median household income in Thorp is $120,739 and the income per person is $55,418. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Thorp: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.58
Thorp demographics
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thorp ›
Education in Thorp
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Thorp have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thorp
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 56.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Thorp vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp | 230 | $120,739 | $372,700 | $1,433 |
| Ellensburg | 20,874 | $55,438 | $404,100 | $1,340 |
| Kittitas | 1,221 | $80,278 | $316,700 | $1,351 |
| South Cle Elum | 579 | $66,750 | $374,300 | $1,661 |
| Cle Elum | 1,905 | $63,973 | $451,000 | $1,295 |
| Cliffdell | 157 | $127,695 | — | — |
| Nile | 349 | $105,151 | $431,900 | — |
| Naches | 1,059 | $54,286 | $271,700 | $1,458 |
| Tieton | 1,597 | $60,144 | $230,800 | $977 |
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What is the median household income in Thorp, WA?
The median household income in Thorp is $120,739, 23% 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 Thorp?
The median home value in Thorp is $372,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Thorp?
The median gross rent in Thorp is $1,433 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Thorp, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Thorp?
The median age in Thorp is 41.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Thorp?
The average commute to work in Thorp is 18 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thorp?
The unemployment rate in Thorp is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thorp?
31.5% of adults in Thorp 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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