Leavenworth, WA

Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth, Washington, in Chelan county, is 69 miles N of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 77 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 2,074.

The People and Families of Leavenworth

In Leavenworth, about 54% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Leavenworth, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leavenworth had a median family income of $48,347. Interestingly, lots of people in Leavenworth have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Leavenworth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Leavenworth Housing

Leavenworth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Leavenworth, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Leavenworth, 79% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Leavenworth can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Leavenworth, WA

Comparing Leavenworth 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share 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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Leavenworth Almanac

Leavenworth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Leavenworth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Leavenworth, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Leavenworth High Schools (2004)

CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL
10190 CHUMSTICK HWY
509-548-5277
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 534 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Leavenworth Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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