Pateros, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
648 Population 1,271/sq mi density
$66,333 Median Income $24,261 per capita
$234,700 Home Value $445,688 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$66,333 median income, 10.2% 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

Pateros, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,333
12% below
$24,261 per capita
Home Value
$234,700
17% below
Zillow: $445,688
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Pateros Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
83%
Rent
73%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pateros a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pateros residents earn a median household income of $66,333 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,261. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pateros is $234,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,688. Median rent is $850/month, with 40.4% 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 1975.

Education

12.7% of adults in Pateros hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pateros has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population648
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$66,333
Per Capita$24,261
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,700
Rent$850
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$445,688
Housing Units258
Rent Burden40.4%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation791 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Pateros was founded in 1886.
The median home in Pateros was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
22.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.