Toledo, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
529 Population 1,356/sq mi density
$55,139 Median Income $38,215 per capita
$302,300 Home Value $513,255 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
247 Violent Crime/100K 617 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,139 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$302,300 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Toledo, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,139
27% below
$38,215 per capita
Home Value
$302,300
7% above
Zillow: $513,255
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
35% below
617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Toledo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
107%
Rent
95%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Toledo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Toledo residents earn a median household income of $55,139 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,215. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Toledo is $302,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $513,255. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 24.8% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Toledo reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 617/100K.

Education

23.3% of adults in Toledo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Toledo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population529
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,356/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,139
Per Capita$38,215
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

B+
Home Value$302,300
Rent$1,101
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$513,255
Housing Units253
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent247/100K
Property617/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation212 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Toledo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.