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West Clarkston-Highland, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Asotin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,678 Population 2,021/sq mi density
$52,406 Median Income $30,377 per capita
$253,200 Home Value $331,228 Zillow
$1,123 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
474 Violent Crime/100K 5,974 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,406 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$253,200 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
474 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Clarkston-Highland, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,406
30% below
$30,377 per capita
Home Value
$253,200
10% below
Zillow: $331,228
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
3% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
474/100K
25% above
5,974/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
273 sunny days/yr

How West Clarkston-Highland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
90%
Rent
97%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Clarkston-Highland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Clarkston-Highland residents earn a median household income of $52,406 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,377. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Clarkston-Highland is $253,200 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,228. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 31.7% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

West Clarkston-Highland reports 474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,974/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in West Clarkston-Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Clarkston-Highland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population5,678
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,021/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,406
Per Capita$30,377
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$985M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048

Housing

B+
Home Value$253,200
Rent$1,123
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$331,228
Housing Units2,649
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent474/100K
Property5,974/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation954 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute14 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Clarkston-Highland was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.