Ahtanum, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Ahtanum is a small town in Washington with a population of 3,570. Residents earn $82,188 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,570 Population 462/sq mi density
$82,188 Median Income $33,003 per capita
$293,000 Home Value
$1,486 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,188 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$293,000 home value, $1,486/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,188
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $293,000
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,486
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Ahtanum Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,570
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 60%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,188
Per Capita$33,003
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$13,348M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$293,000
Rent$1,486
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+89.7%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Libraries17

Is Ahtanum a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ahtanum receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ahtanum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ahtanum is $82,188, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ahtanum is $293,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,486 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ahtanum experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Ahtanum has a population of 3,570 with a density of 462 people per square mile. The median age is 32.1 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.1%), with 5.8% Hispanic, 1.7% Black.

Population

3,570
Total Population
462
People / sq mi
32.1yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
7.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ahtanum vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.8%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.2%
28% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ahtanum vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ahtanum is $82,188, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Ahtanum vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,188
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,003
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
IRS Avg AGI$62,706

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,385
County GDP$13,348M

Business (County)

Restaurants526
Healthcare599
Retail708
Manufacturing248

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,109
46% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ahtanum is $293,000, 4% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,486 (28% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$293,000
4% above US avg
Median List Price$622,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$622,500
$/Sq Ft$242
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops73.9%
Inventory23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,486
28% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,109
46% above US avg
Effective Rate1.74%
In Ahtanum, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ahtanum vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity20.3%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Checkup Rate68.5%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access77.1%
Healthcare Facilities599

Crime Rates: Ahtanum vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Ahtanum has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall8.6 inches
77% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,228 ft (374 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates46.5572°N, 120.6140°W
County FIPS53077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.9%
D 41.6%

Winner: Republican by 14.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+89.7%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density462/sq mi
Total Area7.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities599
Restaurants526
Retail Stores708

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Work from Home6.0%

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