Living in Wilbur, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilbur · Census data 2020–2024
Wilbur has 842 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $55,625 (43% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $221,800, the median rent is $583/month.
Wilbur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilbur at a glance
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 49.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $55,625State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $221,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Wilbur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilbur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilbur the median home value is $221,800, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,405 a month in housing costs.
Wilbur median household income
The median household income in Wilbur is $55,625 and the income per person is $31,783. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wilbur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 463
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.16
Wilbur demographics
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 382
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilbur ›
Education in Wilbur
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilbur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilbur
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Wilbur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur | 842 | $55,625 | $221,800 | $583 |
| Creston | 235 | $56,071 | $160,000 | $580 |
| Almira | 360 | $52,333 | $204,000 | $955 |
| Grand Coulee | 913 | $64,250 | $222,000 | $591 |
| Electric City | 820 | $80,221 | $198,400 | $1,095 |
| Coulee Dam | 1,595 | $66,732 | $238,500 | $1,033 |
| Hartline | 182 | $88,125 | $186,100 | $393 |
| Elmer City | 332 | $70,625 | $203,100 | $926 |
| Keller | 212 | $57,500 | $108,000 | $338 |
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What is the median household income in Wilbur, WA?
The median household income in Wilbur is $55,625, 43% 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 Wilbur?
The median home value in Wilbur is $221,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wilbur?
The median gross rent in Wilbur is $583 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Wilbur, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in Wilbur?
The median age in Wilbur is 49.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wilbur?
The average commute to work in Wilbur is 26 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilbur?
The unemployment rate in Wilbur is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilbur?
17.8% of adults in Wilbur 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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