Living in Wilkeson, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilkeson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilkeson has 552 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $130,250 (33% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $434,300, the median rent is $1,594/month.
Wilkeson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilkeson at a glance
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 31.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $130,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $434,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,594/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Wilkeson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Washington median; home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilkeson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilkeson the median home value is $434,300, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,594 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,201 a month in housing costs.
Wilkeson median household income
The median household income in Wilkeson is $130,250 and the income per person is $42,520. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wilkeson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.95
Wilkeson demographics
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilkeson ›
Education in Wilkeson
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Wilkeson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilkeson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Wilkeson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkeson | 552 | $130,250 | $434,300 | $1,594 |
| Carbonado | 704 | $117,083 | $452,700 | $1,809 |
| South Prairie | 309 | $117,250 | $444,000 | — |
| Crocker | 1,254 | $109,695 | $419,400 | — |
| Prairie Heights | 4,998 | $130,640 | $500,200 | $1,828 |
| Buckley | 5,371 | $124,583 | $574,100 | $1,992 |
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Tehaleh | 9,561 | $155,646 | $741,700 | $3,365 |
| Orting | 8,978 | $132,877 | $493,100 | $2,284 |
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What is the median household income in Wilkeson, WA?
The median household income in Wilkeson is $130,250, 33% higher 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 Wilkeson?
The median home value in Wilkeson is $434,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wilkeson?
The median gross rent in Wilkeson is $1,594 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Wilkeson, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Washington median; home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Wilkeson?
The median age in Wilkeson is 31.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wilkeson?
The average commute to work in Wilkeson is 43 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilkeson?
The unemployment rate in Wilkeson is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilkeson?
17.6% of adults in Wilkeson 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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