Living in White Salmon, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Salmon · Census data 2020–2024
White Salmon has 2,548 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $72,923 (26% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $614,900, the median rent is $1,311/month.
White Salmon at a glance
- Population
- 2,548
- Median age
- 51.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $72,923State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $614,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,311/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is White Salmon a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Washington median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Salmon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Salmon the median home value is $614,900, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,311 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,112 a month in housing costs.
White Salmon median household income
The median household income in White Salmon is $72,923 and the income per person is $55,213. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in White Salmon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,354
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.05
White Salmon demographics
- Population
- 2,548
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 1,240
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Salmon ›
Education in White Salmon
51% of adults 25 and older in White Salmon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Salmon
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
White Salmon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Salmon | 2,548 | $72,923 | $614,900 | $1,311 |
| Bingen | 652 | $73,833 | $443,400 | — |
| Hood River | 8,361 | $85,647 | $684,100 | $1,480 |
| Mosier | 714 | $73,278 | $333,800 | — |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | $63,425 | $228,600 | $857 |
| Parkdale | 319 | $71,250 | $376,300 | — |
| Carson | 2,318 | $68,929 | $490,400 | $910 |
| Dallesport | 1,603 | $71,707 | $377,600 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in White Salmon, WA?
The median household income in White Salmon is $72,923, 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 White Salmon?
The median home value in White Salmon is $614,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in White Salmon?
The median gross rent in White Salmon is $1,311 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is White Salmon, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Washington median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in White Salmon?
The median age in White Salmon is 51.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in White Salmon?
The average commute to work in White Salmon is 27 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Salmon?
The unemployment rate in White Salmon is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Salmon?
51% of adults in White Salmon 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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