Living in Washougal, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washougal · Census data 2020–2024
Washougal has 17,490 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $106,368 (8% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $552,300, the median rent is $1,701/month.
Washougal at a glance
- Population
- 17,490
- Median age
- 38.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $106,368State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $552,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,701/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Washougal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Washougal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washougal the median home value is $552,300, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,701 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,373 a month in housing costs.
Washougal median household income
The median household income in Washougal is $106,368 and the income per person is $47,629. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Washougal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,342
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.81
Washougal demographics
- Population
- 17,490
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 6,200
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washougal ›
Education in Washougal
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Washougal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washougal
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Washougal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal | 17,490 | $106,368 | $552,300 | $1,701 |
| Troutdale | 15,923 | $89,337 | $456,100 | $1,653 |
| Camas | 27,007 | $141,126 | $711,700 | $2,090 |
| Fern Prairie | 2,053 | $115,875 | $628,200 | — |
| Wood Village | 4,696 | $85,413 | $311,500 | $1,535 |
| Fairview | 10,735 | $70,107 | $427,700 | $1,637 |
| Gresham | 112,378 | $77,795 | $458,700 | $1,586 |
| Orient | 481 | $92,212 | $936,000 | — |
| Boring | 1,869 | $158,625 | $730,900 | $1,328 |
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What is the median household income in Washougal, WA?
The median household income in Washougal is $106,368, 8% higher 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 Washougal?
The median home value in Washougal is $552,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Washougal?
The median gross rent in Washougal is $1,701 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Washougal, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Washougal?
The median age in Washougal is 38.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Washougal?
The average commute to work in Washougal is 25 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washougal?
The unemployment rate in Washougal is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washougal?
28.9% of adults in Washougal 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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