Cost of Living in Wapato, WA
Population 4,577 · Washington · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Wapato sits on the smaller end of the Washington city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Wapato lies roughly 105 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Kent. Median home values run roughly 67% lower than Kent's $538,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Wapato
The median home value in Wapato is $177,600 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $931/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,341/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 64.3°F and lows of 37.3°F, with about 20.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Wapato has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.
Wapato has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 90 | 89 | 79 | 64 | 49 | 38 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 44 | 50 | 55 | 53 | 45 | 35 | 27 | 23 |
| Precip" | 1.19 | 0.81 | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.74 | 0.50 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.64 | 0.86 | 1.44 |
| Snow" | 6.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.0 | 7.7 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Wapato, WA?
Wapato has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.
What is average rent in Wapato, WA?
The median gross rent in Wapato is $931 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Wapato?
The median home value in Wapato is $177,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Wapato?
The median household income in Wapato is $51,341 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Wapato, WA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wapato is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.
Is Wapato, WA affordable?
Yes, Wapato is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Wapato?
Wapato has average high temperatures of 64.3°F and average lows of 37.3°F. Annual precipitation is 8". Average annual snowfall is 20.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Wapato at a Glance
- Population
- 4,577
- Median Income
- $51,341
- Home Value
- $177,600
- Median Rent
- $931/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.2%
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