Living in Wauna, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wauna · Census data 2020–2024
Wauna has 4,805 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $103,250 (5% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $503,300, the median rent is $1,602/month.
Wauna at a glance
- Population
- 4,805
- Median age
- 45.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $103,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $503,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,602/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Wauna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Washington median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wauna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wauna the median home value is $503,300, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,602 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,294 a month in housing costs.
Wauna median household income
The median household income in Wauna is $103,250 and the income per person is $46,385. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wauna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,912
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.51
Wauna demographics
- Population
- 4,805
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 1,912
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wauna ›
Education in Wauna
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Wauna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wauna
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Wauna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Stansberry Lake | 1,807 | $90,917 | $399,300 | $2,167 |
| Burley | 2,443 | $118,047 | $678,100 | $1,976 |
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Key Center | 3,544 | $105,781 | $613,200 | $1,705 |
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What is the median household income in Wauna, WA?
The median household income in Wauna is $103,250, 5% 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 Wauna?
The median home value in Wauna is $503,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wauna?
The median gross rent in Wauna is $1,602 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is Wauna, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Washington median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Wauna?
The median age in Wauna is 45.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wauna?
The average commute to work in Wauna is 29 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wauna?
The unemployment rate in Wauna is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wauna?
29.7% of adults in Wauna 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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