South Wenatchee, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,083 Population 934/sq mi density
$61,959 Median Income $31,020 per capita
$244,400 Home Value $503,877 Zillow
$1,300 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,959 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$244,400 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Wenatchee, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,959
18% below
$31,020 per capita
Home Value
$244,400
13% below
Zillow: $503,877
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
12% above
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
67.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
87%
Rent
112%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Wenatchee a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.2% (17% above 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.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population1,083
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density934/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born26.0%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,959
Per Capita$31,020
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A
Home Value$244,400
Rent$1,300
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$503,877
Housing Units420
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation618 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+67.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in South Wenatchee was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
26.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.