Wenatchee, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Wenatchee, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
34,249
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
12.4%
Median Home
$273,100
Median Income
$56,962
Median Rent
$951
Wenatchee SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Wenatchee, WA Crime Report
637
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,845.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-21.35%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wenatchee / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 637 | 1,845.0 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 67 | 194.1 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.4 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 130.3 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 570 | 1,651.0 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 72 | 208.5 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 448 | 1,297.6 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 50 | 144.8 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Wenatchee, WA Cost Of Living
106
Wenatchee's Overall Cost Of Living
Wenatchee's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wenatchee | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 107 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 91 | 100 | |
Wenatchee, WA Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Rankings for Wenatchee in Washington
Map Of Wenatchee, WA
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Wenatchee
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,249 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 34,094 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 33,544 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 33,257 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 32,950 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 32,627 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 32,301 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 31,956 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 31,572 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 31,173 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wenatchee
| Race | Wenatchee | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 32.5% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wenatchee
| Gender | Wenatchee | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wenatchee for adults over 25
| Education | Wenatchee | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wenatchee, Washington
| Income | Wenatchee | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.1% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
