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Clarkston, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Asotin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,240 Population 3,515/sq mi density
$53,092 Median Income $27,342 per capita
$216,900 Home Value $331,228 Zillow
$877 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
474 Violent Crime/100K 5,974 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,092 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$216,900 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
474 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarkston, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,092
29% below
$27,342 per capita
Home Value
$216,900
23% below
Zillow: $331,228
Median Rent
$877/mo
25% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
474/100K
25% above
5,974/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Clarkston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
77%
Rent
75%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarkston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarkston residents earn a median household income of $53,092 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,342. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarkston is $216,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,228. Median rent is $877/month, with 26.9% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Clarkston reports 474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,974/100K. The murder rate is 13.6/100K.

Education

17.6% of adults in Clarkston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarkston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population7,240
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density3,515/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,092
Per Capita$27,342
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$985M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048

Housing

A
Home Value$216,900
Rent$877
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$331,228
Housing Units3,138
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent474/100K
Property5,974/100K
Murder13.6/100K
Assault366/100K
Burglary1,030/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation815 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Clarkston was founded in 1862.
The median home in Clarkston was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.