Brewster, WA

Brewster, Washington

Brewster, Washington, in Okanogan county, is 108 miles N of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 123 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 2,189 people in the city.

The People and Families of Brewster

In Brewster, about 50% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Brewster, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Brewster. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brewster had a median family income of $22,381. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Brewster.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Brewster. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Brewster Housing

Approximately 48% of housing in Brewster is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Brewster is known in Washington for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Brewster, 87% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Brewster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Brewster, WA

Comparing Brewster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Brewster Almanac

Brewster Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brewster Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Brewster residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brewster, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Brewster Hospitals

OKANOGAN-DOUGLAS DISTRICT HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
507 HOSPITAL WAY
(509) 689-2517
Emergency Service: No

Brewster High Schools (2004)

BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL
503 S. 7TH ST.
509-689-3449
A Title I school.
Serves 266 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

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