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Okanogan, Washington, in Okanogan county, is 111 miles NW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 137 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 2,484 residents in the city.
In Okanogan, about 49% of adults are married.
Males are more numerous in Okanogan than in most cities.
In 2000, Okanogan had a median family income of $33,947. Lots of residents of Okanogan prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.
More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Okanogan that were owner-occupied was 61%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Okanogan. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Okanogan has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Okanogan, 84% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Okanogan is its reasonable commuting times.
Okanogan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Okanogan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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