At a Glance
Median Income
$73,406
$55,005 per capita
Home Value
$566,300
Zillow: $706,923
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
957/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.7%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
9.2% smoking rate
How White Salmon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Salmon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Salmon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Salmon residents earn a median household income of $73,406 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,005. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,494 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Salmon is $566,300 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $706,923. Median rent is $1,280/month, with 25.6% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
White Salmon reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 957/100K.
Education
49.7% of adults in White Salmon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Salmon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,533
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,645/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,406
Per Capita$55,005
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
C
Home Value$566,300
Rent$1,280
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$706,923
Housing Units1,285
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property957/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,187/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation644 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.7%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in White Salmon was built in 1971.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.