Living in Wilson Creek, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson Creek has 206 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $63,750 (35% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $786/month.
Wilson Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson Creek at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 40.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $786/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Wilson Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilson Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson Creek the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $913 a month in housing costs.
Wilson Creek median household income
The median household income in Wilson Creek is $63,750 and the income per person is $30,954. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wilson Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 101
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.17
Wilson Creek demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson Creek ›
Education in Wilson Creek
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Wilson Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 17.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Wilson Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Creek | 206 | $63,750 | $162,500 | $786 |
| Coulee City | 439 | $61,250 | $165,500 | $784 |
| Banks Lake South | 348 | $53,558 | $252,100 | — |
| Soap Lake | 1,508 | $48,125 | $250,000 | $599 |
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | $242,200 | $1,065 |
| Lakeview | 1,584 | $45,787 | $195,200 | $1,065 |
| Hartline | 182 | $88,125 | $186,100 | $393 |
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | $252,000 | $1,106 |
| Odessa | 783 | $49,750 | $199,600 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Wilson Creek, WA?
The median household income in Wilson Creek is $63,750, 35% 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 Wilson Creek?
The median home value in Wilson Creek is $162,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wilson Creek?
The median gross rent in Wilson Creek is $786 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Wilson Creek, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Wilson Creek?
The median age in Wilson Creek is 40.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wilson Creek?
The average commute to work in Wilson Creek is 41 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson Creek?
The unemployment rate in Wilson Creek is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson Creek?
21.5% of adults in Wilson Creek 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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