Pateros, WA

Washington

Pateros is a small town in Washington with a population of 648. Residents earn $66,333 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
648 Population 1,271/sq mi density
$66,333 Median Income $24,261 per capita
$234,700 Home Value $434,527 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$66,333 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,700 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,333
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $234,700
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.1%
86% higher than US avg

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

People

Population648
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,333
Per Capita$24,261
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$2,353M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,700
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$434,527
Rent Burden40.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation791 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+73.3%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute24 min
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Is Pateros a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pateros receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Pateros offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pateros is $66,333, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pateros is $234,700, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pateros experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Pateros has a population of 648 with a density of 1,271 people per square mile. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (51.1%).

Population

648
Total Population
1,271
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Pateros vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only47.4%
40% below US avg
Spanish52.6%
293% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pateros vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pateros is $66,333, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Pateros vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,333
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,261
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$63,814

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.1%
86% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,627
County GDP$2,353M

Business (County)

Restaurants127
Healthcare117
Retail185
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,737
64% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Pateros is $234,700, 17% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $434,527.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,700
17% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$434,527

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden40.4%

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-Occupied86.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,737
64% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%
In Pateros, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 28.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity28.4%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress16.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.0%
Checkup Rate67.1%
Premature Death9,893/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access53.4%
Healthcare Facilities117

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters1,092

Safety Score

Pateros has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.6 inches
69% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,271/sq mi
Coordinates48.0531°N, 119.9003°W
County FIPS53047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.1%
D 41.1%

Winner: Republican by 15 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+73.3%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,271/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities117
Restaurants127
Retail Stores185

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,092

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Work from Home7.4%

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