Washington
Montesano is a small town in Washington with a population of 4,157. Residents earn $65,938 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montesano receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Montesano offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montesano is $65,938, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Montesano is $331,300, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Montesano is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,892 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Montesano experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 133.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,938 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,256 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,092 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,888 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,854 |
| County GDP | $3,829M |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Healthcare | 164 |
| Retail | 246 |
| Manufacturing | 73 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,943 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.49% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $331,300 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $378,142 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.2% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,201 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,500 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,943 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.49% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,513/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Total Violent | 129.6/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 103.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,892.2/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 362.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,425.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 103.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 133.9 inches |
| 252% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 431 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0147°N, 123.5857°W |
| County FIPS | 53027 |
Winner: Republican by 6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Retail Stores | 246 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |