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Naselle, WA

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Naselle is a small town in Washington with a population of 519. Residents earn $58,642 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
519 Population 229/sq mi density
$58,642 Median Income $21,035 per capita
$97,100 Home Value $380,890 Zillow
$1,131 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,642 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,100 home value, $1,131/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,642
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,100
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.2%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,131
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

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

People

Population519
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,642
Per Capita$21,035
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,033M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$1,131
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$380,890
Housing Units283
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking13.6%
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI28 (Good)
Rain112.2 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation27 ft (8 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries5

Is Naselle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Naselle receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Naselle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Naselle is $58,642, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Naselle is $97,100, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,131 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Naselle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Naselle has a population of 519 with a density of 229 people per square mile. The median age is 21.6 years, 44% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%).

Population

519
Total Population
229
People / sq mi
21.6yrs
Median Age
44% below US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68%
Female 32%

Race & Ethnicity

Naselle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.2%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Naselle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Naselle is $58,642, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Naselle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,642
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,035
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$66,782

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% 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 Rate5.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Naselle is $97,100, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,131 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $380,890.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,100
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$380,890

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,131
3% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

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-Occupied98.9%
Housing Units283
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,187
48% above US avg
Effective Rate5.34%
In Naselle, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.6% are current smokers. 28.5% report depression. 19.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.6%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.6%
3% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity19.0%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.2%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate66.6%
Dental Visits64.8%
Premature Death10,076/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access55.0%
Healthcare Facilities38
Naselle has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 112.2 inches. The area enjoys 226 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall112.2 inches
195% above US avg
Snowfall1.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation27 ft (8 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates46.3705°N, 123.7816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS53049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.4%
D 48.1%

Winner: Republican by 1.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below US avg
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density229/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities38
Restaurants102
Retail Stores78

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

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