Living in Vaughn, Washington

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vaughn · Census data 2020–2024

Vaughn has 753 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median home value is $735,000.

Vaughn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Vaughn at a glance

Population
753
Median age
46.3State: 38.3
Median home value
$735,000State: $564,600
Homeowners
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
Average commute
37 min

Is Vaughn a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 7.6%.

Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Vaughn

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vaughn the median home value is $735,000, 121% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,804 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Vaughn$735,000
Washington$564,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Washington$1,760
United States$1,413

Housing in Vaughn: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
364
Owner-occupied
94%
Renter-occupied
6%
Vacant
13.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
2.32

Vaughn demographics

Population
753
Median age
46.3
Under 18
17.8%
65 and older
26%
Households
316
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
17.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vaughn ›

Education in Vaughn

16.9% of adults 25 and older in Vaughn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Vaughn16.9%
Washington39.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Vaughn

Unemployment rate
10.7%State: 5.1%
Average commute
37 minState: 27 min
Work from home
32.6%
Drive alone
58.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Vaughn vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Vaughn753—$735,000—
Key Center3,544$105,781$613,200$1,705
Allyn2,404$97,716$545,100—
Stansberry Lake1,807$90,917$399,300$2,167
Wauna4,805$103,250$503,300$1,602
Home1,665$64,884$403,500—
Herron Island119$86,429$492,900—
Belfair4,557$88,150$380,400$1,195
Rosedale4,208$158,800$887,600$2,875

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Living in Vaughn: FAQ

What is the average home price in Vaughn?

The median home value in Vaughn is $735,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.

Is Vaughn, WA a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%.

What is the median age in Vaughn?

The median age in Vaughn is 46.3 years (Washington: 38.3).

How long is the commute in Vaughn?

The average commute to work in Vaughn is 37 minutes; 32.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Vaughn?

The unemployment rate in Vaughn is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Vaughn?

16.9% of adults in Vaughn 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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