Living in Toledo, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Toledo · Census data 2020–2024
Toledo has 542 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $47,292 (52% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $333,700, the median rent is $1,117/month.
Toledo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Toledo at a glance
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 39.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $47,292State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $333,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,117/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Toledo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Toledo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Toledo the median home value is $333,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,302 a month in housing costs.
Toledo median household income
The median household income in Toledo is $47,292 and the income per person is $32,038. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Toledo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 253
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.29
Toledo demographics
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 237
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Toledo ›
Education in Toledo
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Toledo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Toledo
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 52.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 29.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Toledo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 542 | $47,292 | $333,700 | $1,117 |
| Winlock | 2,140 | $80,451 | $361,700 | $1,119 |
| Vader | 745 | $64,688 | $317,200 | $1,191 |
| Napavine | 2,158 | $104,148 | $419,100 | $1,649 |
| Ryderwood | 401 | $42,639 | $229,900 | — |
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | $69,639 | $348,600 | $1,222 |
| Chehalis | 7,587 | $73,702 | $372,900 | $1,102 |
| Lexington | 4,413 | $101,389 | $359,900 | $1,607 |
| Mossyrock | 875 | $53,333 | $280,400 | $840 |
More for people moving to Toledo
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What is the median household income in Toledo, WA?
The median household income in Toledo is $47,292, 52% 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 Toledo?
The median home value in Toledo is $333,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Toledo?
The median gross rent in Toledo is $1,117 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Toledo, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Toledo?
The median age in Toledo is 39.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Toledo?
The average commute to work in Toledo is 19 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Toledo?
The unemployment rate in Toledo is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Toledo?
20.7% of adults in Toledo 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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