Washington · Metropolitan Area
Wilkeson is a small town in Washington with a population of 555. Residents earn $106,042 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wilkeson receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Wilkeson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wilkeson is $106,042, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Wilkeson among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wilkeson is $419,200, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,556 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Wilkeson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,042 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,166 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 38.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $419,200 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $439,465 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,556 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1013°N, 122.0525°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.7% |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 38.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |