Living in Wapato, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wapato · Census data 2020–2024
Wapato has 4,538 residents with a median age of 26.9. The median household income is $52,019 (47% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $185,100, the median rent is $957/month.
Wapato at a glance
- Population
- 4,538
- Median age
- 26.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $52,019State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $185,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $957/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wapato a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wapato
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wapato the median home value is $185,100, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,081 a month in housing costs.
Wapato median household income
The median household income in Wapato is $52,019 and the income per person is $18,223. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wapato: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,337
- Owner-occupied
- 52.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.6%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.52
Wapato demographics
- Population
- 4,538
- Median age
- 26.9
- Under 18
- 36.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 1,266
- Foreign-born
- 31.9%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wapato ›
Education in Wapato
6% of adults 25 and older in Wapato have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wapato
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Wapato vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato | 4,538 | $52,019 | $185,100 | $957 |
| Buena | 791 | $41,953 | $237,000 | $924 |
| Harrah | 662 | $73,958 | $221,900 | $963 |
| Toppenish | 8,723 | $67,854 | $230,000 | $985 |
| Zillah | 3,140 | $75,000 | $334,800 | $1,093 |
| Union Gap | 6,584 | $59,651 | $210,600 | $1,133 |
| Moxee | 4,625 | $100,512 | $362,800 | $1,356 |
| Terrace Heights | 10,041 | $83,016 | $377,300 | $1,196 |
| Yakima | 96,961 | $62,815 | $297,600 | $1,117 |
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What is the median household income in Wapato, WA?
The median household income in Wapato is $52,019, 47% 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 Wapato?
The median home value in Wapato is $185,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wapato?
The median gross rent in Wapato is $957 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Wapato, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Wapato?
The median age in Wapato is 26.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wapato?
The average commute to work in Wapato is 21 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wapato?
The unemployment rate in Wapato is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wapato?
6% of adults in Wapato 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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