Asotin is a small town of 1,192 in Washington, with a median household income of $93,548
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Asotin stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Asotin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Asotin city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.2
Asotin's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Asotin costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Asotin, WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$287,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,006
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,548
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Asotin's violent crime rate is 217.0 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
217.0 /100k
Property Crime
2205.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Asotin is served primarily by Asotin-Anatone School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Asotin, WA
National Avg
School District
Asotin-Anatone School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Asotin sees average highs of 42.1°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.7 inches of snow per year.
Asotin's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Asotin roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $287,500 and median rent is $1,006/month.
Asotin's violent crime rate is 217.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2205.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Asotin are operated by Asotin-Anatone School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Asotin, WA has a population of 1,192, a median household income of $93,548, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Asotin averages 42.1°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches
with about 12.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Asotin, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99402.
The population of Asotin, Washington is 1,192 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Asotin: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $287,500, median household income $93,548, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Asotin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
