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Grand Coulee, Washington, in Grant county, is 75 miles W of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 156 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 897.
In Grand Coulee, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Grand Coulee live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Grand Coulee.
In 2000, Grand Coulee had a median family income of $29,375.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Grand Coulee residents, with $1,450. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Grand Coulee, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Landlords in Grand Coulee rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Grand Coulee.
In Grand Coulee, 87% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Grand Coulee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Grand Coulee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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