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Montesano, WA


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Montesano, Washington

Montesano, Washington, in Grays Harbor county, is 52 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 73 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 3,312 people in the city.

The People and Families of Montesano

In Montesano, about 54% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Montesano than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montesano had a median family income of $42,344.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Montesano. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Montesano Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Montesano is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Montesano, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Montesano Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Montesano, WA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population68
Senior Citizens57
Racial Diversity51
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use84
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime24

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