Living in Winlock, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winlock · Census data 2020–2024
Winlock has 2,140 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $80,451 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $361,700, the median rent is $1,119/month.
Winlock at a glance
- Population
- 2,140
- Median age
- 32.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,451State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $361,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,119/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Winlock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winlock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winlock the median home value is $361,700, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,119 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,709 a month in housing costs.
Winlock median household income
The median household income in Winlock is $80,451 and the income per person is $29,496. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Winlock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 695
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.23
Winlock demographics
- Population
- 2,140
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 661
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winlock ›
Education in Winlock
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Winlock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winlock
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Winlock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winlock | 2,140 | $80,451 | $361,700 | $1,119 |
| Toledo | 542 | $47,292 | $333,700 | $1,117 |
| Vader | 745 | $64,688 | $317,200 | $1,191 |
| Napavine | 2,158 | $104,148 | $419,100 | $1,649 |
| Ryderwood | 401 | $42,639 | $229,900 | — |
| Chehalis | 7,587 | $73,702 | $372,900 | $1,102 |
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | $69,639 | $348,600 | $1,222 |
| Centralia | 18,830 | $56,219 | $318,200 | $1,084 |
| Fords Prairie | 1,823 | $55,608 | $368,000 | $1,161 |
More for people moving to Winlock
Winlock ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Winlock: FAQ
What is the median household income in Winlock, WA?
The median household income in Winlock is $80,451, 18% 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 Winlock?
The median home value in Winlock is $361,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Winlock?
The median gross rent in Winlock is $1,119 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Winlock, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Winlock?
The median age in Winlock is 32.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Winlock?
The average commute to work in Winlock is 31 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winlock?
The unemployment rate in Winlock is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winlock?
17.2% of adults in Winlock 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.
Last updated: