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South Wenatchee, WA
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South Wenatchee, WA
At a Glance
How South Wenatchee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Wenatchee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Wenatchee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Wenatchee residents earn a median household income of $61,959 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,020. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Wenatchee is $244,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,877. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 19.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
South Wenatchee reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,755/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in South Wenatchee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 67.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Wenatchee has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.