Ilwaco, WA

Washington

Ilwaco is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,418. Residents earn $97,541 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,418 Population 692/sq mi density
$97,541 Median Income $41,506 per capita
$355,400 Home Value $388,460 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,541 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$355,400 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,541
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $355,400
26% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 111/100K
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.2%
19% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,250
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

How Ilwaco Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,418
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density692/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,541
Per Capita$41,506
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,033M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$355,400
Rent$1,250
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$388,460

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,672/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary223/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain78.5 in/yr
Elevation104 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+92.5%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute14 min
Libraries5

Is Ilwaco a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ilwaco receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates. Ilwaco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ilwaco is $97,541, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ilwaco is $355,400, 26% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ilwaco is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,672 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ilwaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Ilwaco has a population of 1,418 with a density of 692 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%).

Population

1,418
Total Population
692
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ilwaco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ilwaco vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ilwaco is $97,541, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Ilwaco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,541
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,506
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$66,782

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg
Establishments (County)691
County GDP$1,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare38
Retail78
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,187
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.2 min
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ilwaco is $355,400, 26% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $388,460.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$355,400
26% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$388,460

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,250
7% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,187
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.46%
In Ilwaco, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ilwaco vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.1%
Checkup Rate67.2%
Premature Death10,076/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access55.0%
Healthcare Facilities38
Ilwaco has a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,672 per 100,000 (15% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ilwaco vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent111.5/100K
71% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault111.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,672.2/100K
15% below US avg
Burglary223.0/100K
Theft1,003.3/100K
Vehicle Theft445.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Ilwaco has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation is 78.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall78.5 inches
107% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation104 ft (32 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density692/sq mi
Coordinates46.3127°N, 124.0267°W
County FIPS53049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.4%
D 48.1%

Winner: Republican by 1.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
19% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score5.36
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density692/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities38
Restaurants102
Retail Stores78

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.2 min
Work from Home6.4%

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