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Cost of living in Elk Plain summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elk Plain. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elk Plain is 122 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elk Plain is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elk Plain is $504,040.
The median income in Elk Plain is $107,313.
Elk Plain's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elk Plain Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elk Plain | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 154 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elk Plain, WA Weather
The average high in Elk Plain is 59.9° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 103.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.6 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elk Plain |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 103.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elk Plain Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elk Plain
The current population in Elk Plain is 14,276. The population has increased 0.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,276 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 13,863 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 14,224 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 15,157 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 15,192 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 15,167 | 7.8% |
| 2018 | 14,065 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 14,280 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 13,835 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 14,252 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 13,947 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 14,410 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 14,645 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 14,104 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 14,266 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elk Plain
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Elk Plain is:
69.2% White with 9,881 White residents.
4.1% African American with 580 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 86 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 564 Asian residents.
2.1% Hawaiian with 296 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 126 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 869 Two Or More residents.
13.1% Hispanic with 1,874 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elk Plain | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elk Plain
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Elk Plain is 51.7% female with 7,381 female residents.
Elk Plain is 48.3% male with 6,895 male residents.
| Gender | Elk Plain | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elk Plain for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Elk Plain completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elk Plain | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elk Plain, Washington
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1.6% of households in Elk Plain earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Elk Plain earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Elk Plain earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Elk Plain earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.2% of households in Elk Plain earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Elk Plain earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Elk Plain earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.9% of households in Elk Plain earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.5% of households in Elk Plain earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.2% of households in Elk Plain earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elk Plain | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.2% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.9% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.2% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
