Living in White Swan, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Swan · Census data 2020–2024
White Swan has 588 residents with a median age of 24.7. The median household income is $60,234 (39% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $109,100, the median rent is $475/month.
White Swan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Swan at a glance
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 24.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $60,234State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $109,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $475/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is White Swan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in White Swan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Swan the median home value is $109,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
White Swan median household income
The median household income in White Swan is $60,234 and the income per person is $13,128. 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in White Swan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 4.49
White Swan demographics
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 24.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 131
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Swan ›
Education in White Swan
10.3% of adults 25 and older in White Swan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Swan
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.4%
White Swan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 588 | $60,234 | $109,100 | $475 |
| Harrah | 662 | $73,958 | $221,900 | $963 |
| Tampico | 604 | $110,375 | $366,000 | — |
| Ahtanum | 3,777 | $96,149 | $337,500 | $1,575 |
| Wapato | 4,538 | $52,019 | $185,100 | $957 |
| Summitview | 2,321 | $105,184 | $409,600 | $1,814 |
| Union Gap | 6,584 | $59,651 | $210,600 | $1,133 |
| Yakima | 96,961 | $62,815 | $297,600 | $1,117 |
| Toppenish | 8,723 | $67,854 | $230,000 | $985 |
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What is the median household income in White Swan, WA?
The median household income in White Swan is $60,234, 39% 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 Swan?
The median home value in White Swan is $109,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in White Swan?
The median gross rent in White Swan is $475 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is White Swan, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
What is the median age in White Swan?
The median age in White Swan is 24.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in White Swan?
The average commute to work in White Swan is 19 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Swan?
The unemployment rate in White Swan is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Swan?
10.3% of adults in White Swan 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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