At a Glance
Median Income
$82,188
$33,003 per capita
Home Value
$293,000
Zillow: $355,051
Median Rent
$1,486/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
4,928/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Ahtanum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ahtanum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ahtanum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ahtanum residents earn a median household income of $82,188 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,003. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ahtanum is $293,000 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,051. Median rent is $1,486/month, with 31.9% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ahtanum reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,928/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Ahtanum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ahtanum has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,570
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,188
Per Capita$33,003
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,000
Rent$1,486
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$355,051
Housing Units1,282
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent436/100K
Property4,928/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Ahtanum was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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