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Cost of Living in Graham, WA

Population 35,079 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,095
Median home value$516,700
Median household income$116,862

The median rent in Graham, WA is $2,095/month, 19% higher than the Washington median and 48% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $516,700, 55% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $116,862 a year, 19% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 21.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $83,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,613/mo

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Graham vs. Washington vs. U.S.

GrahamWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$2,095$1,760$1,413
Median home value$516,700$564,600$332,700
Median household income$116,862$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate82.2%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher23.8%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate5.9%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.1%5.1%5.2%
Work from home10.7%19.8%15.1%
Median age35.638.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Graham, WA?

The median gross rent in Graham, WA is $2,095 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Graham, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $83,800 a year in gross income.

Is Graham, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 48% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.4 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

Royse City, TXRent $2,078 · Income $116,660King of Prussia, PARent $2,077 · Income $117,912Alexandria, VARent $2,089 · Income $119,681Ken Caryl, CORent $2,127 · Income $118,269Peachtree City, GARent $2,086 · Income $113,987Lafayette, CORent $2,121 · Income $119,040

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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