Here's what it costs to live in Wenatchee, Washington, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month, while the typical home is valued around $433,700. Households earn a median of $73,040 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$73,040
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,248
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$433,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,034
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,143
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,500
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,063
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
35,484
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,345
Per month
Avg Home Value
$455,750
Census ACS
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.9%
What is the cost of living index for Wenatchee?
The cost of living index for Wenatchee is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Wenatchee?
The median gross rent in Wenatchee is $1,248 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Wenatchee?
The median household income in Wenatchee is $73,040 per year.
What is the median home value in Wenatchee?
The median home value in Wenatchee is $433,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Wenatchee?
Air quality data for Wenatchee is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Wenatchee?
Tax data for Washington is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
