At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$29,867 per capita
Home Value
$204,300
Zillow: $413,599
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.1% smoking rate
How Wasco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wasco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wasco a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wasco residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,867. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 118 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wasco is $204,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,599. Median rent is $1,158/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
7.5% of adults in Wasco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wasco has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population523
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$29,867
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,300
Rent$1,158
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$413,599
Housing Units226
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation1,284 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Wasco was founded in 1901.
The median home in Wasco was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.