Living in Washtucna, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washtucna · Census data 2020–2024
Washtucna has 292 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $79,375 (19% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $170,800.
Washtucna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washtucna at a glance
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $79,375State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $170,800State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Washtucna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Washtucna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washtucna the median home value is $170,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,550 a month in housing costs.
Washtucna median household income
The median household income in Washtucna is $79,375 and the income per person is $31,284. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Washtucna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 200
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 48.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.83
48.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Washtucna has many vacation and second homes.
Washtucna demographics
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washtucna ›
Education in Washtucna
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Washtucna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washtucna
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Washtucna vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Washtucna, WA?
The median household income in Washtucna is $79,375, 19% 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 Washtucna?
The median home value in Washtucna is $170,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Washtucna, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Washtucna?
The median age in Washtucna is 41.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Washtucna?
The average commute to work in Washtucna is 16 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washtucna?
The unemployment rate in Washtucna is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washtucna?
18.9% of adults in Washtucna 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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