Living in Waitsburg, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waitsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Waitsburg has 1,083 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $67,917 (31% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $266,400, the median rent is $811/month.
Waitsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waitsburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,083
- Median age
- 46.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $67,917State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $266,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $811/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Waitsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Waitsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waitsburg the median home value is $266,400, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,699 a month in housing costs.
Waitsburg median household income
The median household income in Waitsburg is $67,917 and the income per person is $33,732. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Waitsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 493
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.46
Waitsburg demographics
- Population
- 1,083
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 441
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waitsburg ›
Education in Waitsburg
16% of adults 25 and older in Waitsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waitsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Waitsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitsburg | 1,083 | $67,917 | $266,400 | $811 |
| Prescott | 389 | $70,568 | $293,200 | $1,138 |
| Dayton | 2,774 | $70,625 | $243,600 | $973 |
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | $393,600 | $1,323 |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | $89,951 | $607,900 | — |
| Garrett | 1,697 | $118,609 | $372,000 | $780 |
| College Place | 9,854 | $61,914 | $366,600 | $1,186 |
| Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | $52,183 | $240,000 | $877 |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | $459,000 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Waitsburg, WA?
The median household income in Waitsburg is $67,917, 31% 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 Waitsburg?
The median home value in Waitsburg is $266,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Waitsburg?
The median gross rent in Waitsburg is $811 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Waitsburg, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Waitsburg?
The median age in Waitsburg is 46.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Waitsburg?
The average commute to work in Waitsburg is 30 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waitsburg?
The unemployment rate in Waitsburg is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waitsburg?
16% of adults in Waitsburg 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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