East Wenatchee, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
East Wenatchee, WA
At a Glance
How East Wenatchee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Wenatchee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Wenatchee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Wenatchee residents earn a median household income of $81,050 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,087. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Wenatchee is $414,000 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $515,690. Median rent is $1,284/month, with 25.7% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
East Wenatchee reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,043/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in East Wenatchee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Wenatchee has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.