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Wenatchee, WA


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Wenatchee, Washington

Wenatchee, Washington, in Chelan county, is 57 miles N of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 95 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 27,856 people in the city.

The People and Families of Wenatchee

In Wenatchee, about 53% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Wenatchee. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wenatchee had a median family income of $45,982.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,050) in Wenatchee. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Wenatchee Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Wenatchee is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wenatchee, 89% 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. The commute to work is less of a chore in Wenatchee than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWenatchee Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wenatchee Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Wenatchee, WA

Comparing Wenatchee 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime23

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