At a Glance
Median Income
$100,916
$46,165 per capita
Home Value
$492,100
Zillow: $637,680
Median Rent
$1,592/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
1,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12.4% smoking rate
How Washougal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washougal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washougal a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washougal residents earn a median household income of $100,916 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,165. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washougal is $492,100 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $637,680. Median rent is $1,592/month, with 31.6% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Washougal reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,020/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Washougal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washougal has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,945
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,848/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,916
Per Capita$46,165
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B+
Home Value$492,100
Rent$1,592
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$637,680
Housing Units6,297
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property1,020/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation66 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Washougal was founded in 1852.
The median home in Washougal was built in 1998.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.