At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$38,573 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
Zillow: $372,943
Median Rent
$820/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.0% smoking rate
How Waitsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waitsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waitsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waitsburg residents earn a median household income of $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,573. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waitsburg is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,943. Median rent is $820/month, with 35.2% 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 1970.
Education
19.5% of adults in Waitsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waitsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population940
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$38,573
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$4,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,700
Rent$820
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$372,943
Housing Units442
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,867/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute36 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Waitsburg was founded in 1859.
The median home in Waitsburg was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.