Living in Wishram, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wishram · Census data 2020–2024
Wishram has 411 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $42,188 (57% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $162,000, the median rent is $817/month.
Wishram is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wishram at a glance
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 49.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $42,188State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $162,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Wishram a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wishram
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wishram the median home value is $162,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Wishram median household income
The median household income in Wishram is $42,188 and the income per person is $21,193. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wishram: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.69
Wishram demographics
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wishram ›
Education in Wishram
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Wishram have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wishram
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.9%
Wishram vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishram | 411 | $42,188 | $162,000 | $817 |
| Dallesport | 1,603 | $71,707 | $377,600 | $1,350 |
| The Dalles | 15,917 | $62,614 | $360,800 | $993 |
| Rufus | 212 | $39,306 | $182,800 | $800 |
| Goldendale | 3,483 | $39,783 | $199,300 | $890 |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | $63,425 | $228,600 | $857 |
| Wasco | 455 | $65,000 | $229,300 | $1,229 |
| Klickitat | 501 | $63,646 | $169,400 | $960 |
| Dufur | 952 | $89,333 | $357,500 | $1,256 |
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What is the median household income in Wishram, WA?
The median household income in Wishram is $42,188, 57% 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 Wishram?
The median home value in Wishram is $162,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wishram?
The median gross rent in Wishram is $817 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Wishram, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
What is the median age in Wishram?
The median age in Wishram is 49.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wishram?
The average commute to work in Wishram is 31 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wishram?
The unemployment rate in Wishram is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wishram?
3.7% of adults in Wishram 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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