Washington
White Salmon is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,533. Residents earn $73,406 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, White Salmon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. White Salmon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Salmon is $73,406, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in White Salmon is $566,300, making it a premium housing market at 101% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
White Salmon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,335 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
White Salmon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 77.6% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.4% |
| 67% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,406 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,005 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,004 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,421 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,494 |
| County GDP | $1,795M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 135 |
| Retail | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 67 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,161 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 23.0% |
| Census Median | $566,300 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $679,178 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,280 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,161 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.1% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,187/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 135 |
| Total Violent | 129.2/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 43.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 86.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,335.1/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 86.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,162.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 86.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7284°N, 121.4854°W |
| County FIPS | 41027 |
Winner: Democrat by 35.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.7% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 135 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 23.0% |