Living in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Clarkston-Highland · Census data 2020–2024
West Clarkston-Highland has 5,444 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $51,860 (47% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $282,500, the median rent is $1,114/month.
West Clarkston-Highland at a glance
- Population
- 5,444
- Median age
- 46.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $51,860State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $282,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,114/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is West Clarkston-Highland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Clarkston-Highland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Clarkston-Highland the median home value is $282,500, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,247 a month in housing costs.
West Clarkston-Highland median household income
The median household income in West Clarkston-Highland is $51,860 and the income per person is $32,182. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in West Clarkston-Highland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,528
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.25
West Clarkston-Highland demographics
- Population
- 5,444
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 2,405
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Clarkston-Highland ›
Education in West Clarkston-Highland
16.2% of adults 25 and older in West Clarkston-Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Clarkston-Highland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
West Clarkston-Highland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,444 | $51,860 | $282,500 | $1,114 |
| Clarkston | 7,191 | $54,152 | $253,500 | $917 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 7,884 | $101,286 | $385,900 | $1,125 |
| Lewiston | 34,651 | $72,197 | $333,700 | $1,027 |
| Asotin | 1,021 | $77,083 | $297,200 | $1,224 |
| Uniontown | 400 | $71,563 | $337,500 | — |
| Colton | 323 | $123,750 | $344,700 | — |
| Genesee | 1,265 | $85,673 | $316,800 | $1,148 |
| Lapwai | 1,021 | $57,439 | $113,700 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in West Clarkston-Highland, WA?
The median household income in West Clarkston-Highland is $51,860, 47% 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 West Clarkston-Highland?
The median home value in West Clarkston-Highland is $282,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in West Clarkston-Highland?
The median gross rent in West Clarkston-Highland is $1,114 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is West Clarkston-Highland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in West Clarkston-Highland?
The median age in West Clarkston-Highland is 46.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in West Clarkston-Highland?
The average commute to work in West Clarkston-Highland is 13 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Clarkston-Highland?
The unemployment rate in West Clarkston-Highland is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Clarkston-Highland?
16.2% of adults in West Clarkston-Highland 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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