Aberdeen, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,040 Population 1,568/sq mi density
$52,181 Median Income $28,327 per capita
$225,100 Home Value $267,656 Zillow
$1,024 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
370 Violent Crime/100K 3,016 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$52,181 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$225,100 home value, $1,024/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Aberdeen, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,181
31% below
$28,327 per capita
Home Value
$225,100
20% below
Zillow: $267,656
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
12% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
370/100K
3% below
3,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aberdeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
80%
Rent
88%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $52,181 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,327. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aberdeen is $225,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,656. Median rent is $1,024/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Aberdeen reports 370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,016/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Data Overview

People

Population17,040
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,568/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,181
Per Capita$28,327
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A
Home Value$225,100
Rent$1,024
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$267,656
Housing Units7,217
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent370/100K
Property3,016/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,076/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation12 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Aberdeen was founded in 1884.
The median home in Aberdeen was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.