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Basin City, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,527
Population
479/sq mi density
$72,024
Median Income
$19,844 per capita
$1,235
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
507
Violent Crime/100K
4,862 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,024 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
507 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
337
Median year built: 1979
Ownership vs. Renting
66.9%
Owner-Occupied
33.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,235/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $571,841 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,235 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 337 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |