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Santiago, WA

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Santiago is a small town in Washington with a population of 78. Residents earn $72,917 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
78 Population 50/sq mi density
$72,917 Median Income $45,101 per capita
$196,700 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,700 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,917
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $196,700
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population78
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 64%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$45,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,829M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units42
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI28 (Good)
Rain115.6 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband31.0%
Libraries9

Is Santiago a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Santiago receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Santiago offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Santiago is $72,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Santiago is $196,700, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Santiago experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Santiago has a population of 78 with a density of 50 people per square mile. The median age is 66.3 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.1%), with 33.3% Hispanic.

Population

78
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
66.3yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.1%
Female 35.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Santiago vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Santiago vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Santiago is $72,917, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Santiago vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,917
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,101
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
IRS Avg AGI$66,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,854
County GDP$3,829M

Business (County)

Restaurants246
Healthcare164
Retail246
Manufacturing73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,943
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit26.7%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Santiago is $196,700, 30% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,700
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

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-Occupied96.8%
Housing Units42
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,943
41% above US avg
Effective Rate2.51%
Santiago has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation is 115.6 inches. The area enjoys 226 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall115.6 inches
204% above US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates47.2988°N, 124.2320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS53027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.6%
D 45.6%

Winner: Republican by 6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.36
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density50/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access31.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants246
Retail Stores246

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit26.7%
Work from Home33.3%

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