Living in Wollochet, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wollochet · Census data 2020–2024
Wollochet has 6,689 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $149,271 (52% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $889,900, the median rent is $1,915/month.
Wollochet at a glance
- Population
- 6,689
- Median age
- 44.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $149,271State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $889,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,915/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Wollochet a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wollochet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wollochet the median home value is $889,900, 167% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,915 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,573 a month in housing costs.
Wollochet median household income
The median household income in Wollochet is $149,271 and the income per person is $75,857. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Wollochet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,704
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.48
Wollochet demographics
- Population
- 6,689
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 2,660
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wollochet ›
Education in Wollochet
55.8% of adults 25 and older in Wollochet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wollochet
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Wollochet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollochet | 6,689 | $149,271 | $889,900 | $1,915 |
| Ruston | 1,245 | $116,331 | $912,700 | $2,598 |
| Fox Island | 3,414 | $172,292 | $1,003,900 | — |
| Artondale | 14,073 | $149,302 | $734,400 | $2,251 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Fircrest | 7,069 | $113,926 | $583,500 | $1,554 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | $624,800 | $1,762 |
| Tacoma | 222,758 | $85,884 | $479,600 | $1,676 |
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What is the median household income in Wollochet, WA?
The median household income in Wollochet is $149,271, 52% 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 Wollochet?
The median home value in Wollochet is $889,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Wollochet?
The median gross rent in Wollochet is $1,915 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Wollochet, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wollochet?
The median age in Wollochet is 44.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Wollochet?
The average commute to work in Wollochet is 25 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wollochet?
The unemployment rate in Wollochet is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wollochet?
55.8% of adults in Wollochet 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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