Wenatchee Metro Area, WA
Living in the Wenatchee Metro Area
Bikeability32
Walkability47
Commute84
Public Transit30
Affordability62
Public Safety84
Airports59
Hospitals72
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
118kPopulation+10k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate27%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$284kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$828Median Monthly Rent+$213 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity94%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Wenatchee Metro Area
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in the Wenatchee Metro Area
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 5 | 17 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 6 | 8 |
| Dec | 28 | 5 | 21 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Wenatchee Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wenatchee Metro Area, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wenatchee Metro Area, WA
Upper Valley Christian School
22 miles, SW
Joyful Scholars Montessori Elementary School
23 miles, S
St Paul's Lutheran School
24 miles, S
St Joseph School-Wenatchee
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wenatchee Metro Area, WA
Central Washington University
54 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
88 miles, W
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
89 miles, W
Northwest University
90 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wenatchee Metro Area, WA
Lake Chelan Community Hospital
13 miles, NE
Cascade Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Central Washington Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wenatchee Metro Area, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
98 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
117 miles, SE
Bellingham International Airport
126 miles, NW
Spokane International Airport
128 miles, E