Northport, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
207 Population 363/sq mi density
$42,917 Median Income $34,114 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $248,500 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$42,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value, $737/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Northport, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,917
43% below
$34,114 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
55% below
Zillow: $248,500
Median Rent
$737/mo
37% below
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Northport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
45%
Rent
63%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northport residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,114. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northport is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,500. Median rent is $737/month, with 20.9% 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 1955.

Education

18.8% of adults in Northport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northport has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population207
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$34,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent$737
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$248,500
Housing Units202
Rent Burden20.9%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation1,334 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute36 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Northport was founded in 1898.
The median home in Northport was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.