Living in Warden, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Warden · Census data 2020–2024
Warden has 2,581 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $57,743 (41% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $189,900, the median rent is $865/month.
Warden at a glance
- Population
- 2,581
- Median age
- 34.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $57,743State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $189,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $865/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Warden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Warden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Warden the median home value is $189,900, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Warden median household income
The median household income in Warden is $57,743 and the income per person is $23,041. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Warden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 879
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.99
Warden demographics
- Population
- 2,581
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 863
- Foreign-born
- 27%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Warden ›
Education in Warden
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Warden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Warden
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Warden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden | 2,581 | $57,743 | $189,900 | $865 |
| Othello | 8,795 | $65,849 | $290,700 | $882 |
| Marine View | 471 | $58,854 | $248,600 | — |
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $310,000 | $1,216 |
| Hatton | 429 | $90,917 | $152,500 | — |
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | — | $1,311 |
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | $242,200 | $1,065 |
| Lind | 565 | $67,981 | $231,500 | — |
| Connell | 5,054 | $77,721 | $313,600 | $1,011 |
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What is the median household income in Warden, WA?
The median household income in Warden is $57,743, 41% 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 Warden?
The median home value in Warden is $189,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Warden?
The median gross rent in Warden is $865 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Warden, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Warden?
The median age in Warden is 34.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Warden?
The average commute to work in Warden is 17 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Warden?
The unemployment rate in Warden is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Warden?
9.2% of adults in Warden 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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