Vaughn, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Vaughn is a small town in Washington with a population of 925.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
925 Population 394/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $37,167 per capita
$455,600 Home Value $711,063 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $455,600
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

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

People

Population925
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$37,167
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute60 min

Housing

Home Value$455,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$711,063

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation141 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute60 min
Libraries9

Is Vaughn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vaughn receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Vaughn has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vaughn is $455,600, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900.

Education

21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Vaughn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Vaughn has a population of 925 with a density of 394 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.2%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

925
Total Population
394
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Vaughn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.1%
32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vaughn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vaughn is N/A. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes.

Income: Vaughn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$37,167
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,739
County GDP$18,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants580
Healthcare720
Retail705
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time60.1 min
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vaughn is $455,600, 62% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $711,063.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$455,600
62% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$711,063

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied94.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate1.54%
In Vaughn, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 15.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Vaughn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.9%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate68.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.8%
Healthcare Facilities720

Crime Rates: Vaughn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Vaughn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates47.3580°N, 122.7825°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.6%
36% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density394/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute60.1 min
Work from Home24.0%

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