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Cost of Living in Pacific County, WA

Population 23,994 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,005
Median home value$334,800
Median household income$67,081

The median rent in Pacific County, WA is $1,005/month, 43% lower than the Washington median and 29% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $334,800, about the same as the national median. Households earn a median of $67,081 a year, 32% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,693/mo

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Pacific County vs. Washington vs. U.S.

Pacific CountyWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$1,005$1,760$1,413
Median home value$334,800$564,600$332,700
Median household income$67,081$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate81.8%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher24.9%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate10.4%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.2%5.1%5.2%
Work from home16.5%19.8%15.1%
Median age55.038.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Pacific County, WA?

The median gross rent in Pacific County, WA is $1,005 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,200 a year in gross income.

Is Pacific County, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 29% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.0 times the median household income.

Other counties in Washington

King County, WARent $2,092 · Income $124,746Pierce County, WARent $1,806 · Income $99,564Snohomish County, WARent $1,949 · Income $111,246Spokane County, WARent $1,283 · Income $78,582Clark County, WARent $1,748 · Income $97,536Thurston County, WARent $1,736 · Income $96,563

Counties with a similar cost of living

Faulkner County, ARRent $1,005 · Income $67,289Shawnee County, KSRent $1,000 · Income $67,104Lassen County, CARent $1,000 · Income $67,403Llano County, TXRent $998 · Income $67,530Lackawanna County, PARent $1,007 · Income $66,223Perquimans County, NCRent $1,008 · Income $67,917

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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