Living in Wenatchee, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wenatchee · Census data 2020–2024
Wenatchee has 35,484 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $73,040 (26% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $433,700, the median rent is $1,248/month.
Wenatchee at a glance
- Population
- 35,484
- Median age
- 35.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $73,040State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $433,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,248/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Wenatchee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wenatchee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wenatchee the median home value is $433,700, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,943 a month in housing costs.
Wenatchee median household income
The median household income in Wenatchee is $73,040 and the income per person is $39,053. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wenatchee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,682
- Owner-occupied
- 53.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.2%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.43
Wenatchee demographics
- Population
- 35,484
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 14,260
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wenatchee ›
Education in Wenatchee
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Wenatchee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wenatchee
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Wenatchee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | 35,484 | $73,040 | $433,700 | $1,248 |
| East Wenatchee | 14,199 | $77,558 | $429,200 | $1,327 |
| South Wenatchee | 1,226 | $63,929 | $249,100 | $1,362 |
| Sunnyslope | 3,706 | $135,769 | $714,200 | $1,306 |
| Cashmere | 3,304 | $64,053 | $442,900 | $1,063 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | $273,500 | $1,143 |
| Entiat | 1,284 | $76,111 | $364,500 | $1,375 |
| Waterville | 1,250 | $78,589 | $262,000 | $1,200 |
| Leavenworth | 2,569 | $69,943 | $617,000 | $1,159 |
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What is the median household income in Wenatchee, WA?
The median household income in Wenatchee is $73,040, 26% 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 Wenatchee?
The median home value in Wenatchee is $433,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wenatchee?
The median gross rent in Wenatchee is $1,248 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Wenatchee, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Wenatchee?
The median age in Wenatchee is 35.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wenatchee?
The average commute to work in Wenatchee is 17 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wenatchee?
The unemployment rate in Wenatchee is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wenatchee?
28.8% of adults in Wenatchee 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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