Wenatchee, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Wenatchee, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
34,188
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
14.1%
Median Home
$253,600
Median Income
$53,167
Median Rent
$934
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
700
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,028.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.11%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wenatchee / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 700 | 2,028.2 | 2,975.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 62 | 179.6 | 293.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 29.0 | 67.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 101.4 | 179.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 638 | 1,848.6 | 2,681.9 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 66 | 191.2 | 453.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 532 | 1,541.4 | 1,907.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 40 | 115.9 | 320.5 | 219.9 |
Wenatchee, WA Cost Of Living
104
Wenatchee's Overall Cost Of Living
Wenatchee's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wenatchee | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 105 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 78 | 89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34,188 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 34,094 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 33,544 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 33,257 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 32,950 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 32,627 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 32,301 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 31,956 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 31,572 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 31,173 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wenatchee
| Race | Wenatchee | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.8% | 68.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.1% | 3.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 33.9% | 12.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wenatchee
| Gender | Wenatchee | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wenatchee for adults over 25
| Education | Wenatchee | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 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 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 9.5% | 7.7% |
