Living in Trout Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trout Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Trout Lake has 720 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $85,000 (13% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $750,000, the median rent is $1,171/month.
Trout Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Trout Lake at a glance
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 43.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $85,000State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $750,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,171/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Trout Lake a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Washington median; home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Trout Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trout Lake the median home value is $750,000, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,536 a month in housing costs.
Trout Lake median household income
The median household income in Trout Lake is $85,000 and the income per person is $34,869. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Trout Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 345
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.73
Trout Lake demographics
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trout Lake ›
Education in Trout Lake
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Trout Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trout Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Trout Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Lake | 720 | $85,000 | $750,000 | $1,171 |
| Glenwood | 190 | $69,000 | $265,000 | $850 |
| White Salmon | 2,548 | $72,923 | $614,900 | $1,311 |
| Hood River | 8,361 | $85,647 | $684,100 | $1,480 |
| Bingen | 652 | $73,833 | $443,400 | — |
| Klickitat | 501 | $63,646 | $169,400 | $960 |
| Carson | 2,318 | $68,929 | $490,400 | $910 |
| Mosier | 714 | $73,278 | $333,800 | — |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Trout Lake, WA?
The median household income in Trout Lake is $85,000, 13% 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 Trout Lake?
The median home value in Trout Lake is $750,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Trout Lake?
The median gross rent in Trout Lake is $1,171 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Trout Lake, WA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Washington median; home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Trout Lake?
The median age in Trout Lake is 43.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Trout Lake?
The average commute to work in Trout Lake is 28 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trout Lake?
The unemployment rate in Trout Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trout Lake?
23.1% of adults in Trout Lake 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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