Bingen, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
865 Population 1,395/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $40,133 per capita
$333,600 Home Value $440,300 Zillow
$1,631 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$333,600 home value, $1,631/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bingen, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$40,133 per capita
Home Value
$333,600
18% above
Zillow: $440,300
Median Rent
$1,631/mo
40% above
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Bingen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
118%
Rent
140%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bingen a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bingen residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,133. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,494 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bingen is $333,600 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,300. Median rent is $1,631/month, with 27.0% 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 1945.

Safety & Crime

Bingen reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,554/100K.

Education

29.4% of adults in Bingen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bingen has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population865
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,395/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born18.8%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$40,133
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

A
Home Value$333,600
Rent$1,631
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$440,300
Housing Units341
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,554/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation91 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bingen was built in 1945.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
18.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.