Living in Vader, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vader · Census data 2020–2024
Vader has 745 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $64,688 (34% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $317,200, the median rent is $1,191/month.
Vader is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vader at a glance
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 30.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $64,688State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $317,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,191/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Vader a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vader
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vader the median home value is $317,200, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,638 a month in housing costs.
Vader median household income
The median household income in Vader is $64,688 and the income per person is $23,062. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Vader: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.09
Vader demographics
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 241
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vader ›
Education in Vader
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Vader have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vader
- Unemployment rate
- 15%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Vader vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vader | 745 | $64,688 | $317,200 | $1,191 |
| Ryderwood | 401 | $42,639 | $229,900 | — |
| Toledo | 542 | $47,292 | $333,700 | $1,117 |
| Winlock | 2,140 | $80,451 | $361,700 | $1,119 |
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | $69,639 | $348,600 | $1,222 |
| Napavine | 2,158 | $104,148 | $419,100 | $1,649 |
| Lexington | 4,413 | $101,389 | $359,900 | $1,607 |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | $74,570 | $456,700 | $1,346 |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | $86,806 | $397,600 | $806 |
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What is the median household income in Vader, WA?
The median household income in Vader is $64,688, 34% 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 Vader?
The median home value in Vader is $317,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Vader?
The median gross rent in Vader is $1,191 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Vader, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Vader?
The median age in Vader is 30.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Vader?
The average commute to work in Vader is 37 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vader?
The unemployment rate in Vader is 15% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vader?
14.9% of adults in Vader 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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