Living in Twisp, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Twisp · Census data 2020–2024
Twisp has 1,179 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $60,000 (39% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $348,500, the median rent is $847/month.
Twisp is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Twisp at a glance
- Population
- 1,179
- Median age
- 45.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $60,000State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $348,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $847/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Twisp a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Twisp
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Twisp the median home value is $348,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,658 a month in housing costs.
Twisp median household income
The median household income in Twisp is $60,000 and the income per person is $30,940. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Twisp: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 572
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.10
Twisp demographics
- Population
- 1,179
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 562
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Twisp ›
Education in Twisp
42.1% of adults 25 and older in Twisp have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Twisp
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Twisp vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisp | 1,179 | $60,000 | $348,500 | $847 |
| Winthrop | 423 | $66,908 | $475,000 | $1,128 |
| Malott | 447 | $51,585 | $331,300 | — |
| Conconully | 182 | $63,000 | $219,400 | $878 |
| Pateros | 583 | $69,091 | $278,800 | — |
| Brewster | 1,653 | $39,241 | $239,600 | $1,005 |
| Okanogan | 2,470 | $68,611 | $248,400 | $1,054 |
| Omak | 5,036 | $76,544 | $248,900 | $1,002 |
| Riverside | 471 | $40,625 | $203,800 | $1,113 |
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What is the median household income in Twisp, WA?
The median household income in Twisp is $60,000, 39% 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 Twisp?
The median home value in Twisp is $348,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Twisp?
The median gross rent in Twisp is $847 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Twisp, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Twisp?
The median age in Twisp is 45.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Twisp?
The average commute to work in Twisp is 15 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Twisp?
The unemployment rate in Twisp is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Twisp?
42.1% of adults in Twisp 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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