What are the schools like in Bingen, WA?

Bingen is served primarily by Mill A School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bingen?

The median household income in Bingen, WA is $79,803 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Bingen, WA?

Bingen has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.2 inches.

Bingen, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bingen, WA affordable or expensive?

Bingen's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bingen is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $315,500 and the median rent is $1,582 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bingen, WA?

Bingen has a violent crime rate of 31.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 664.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bingen, WA a Good Place to Live?

Bingen is a small town of 933 in Washington, with a median household income of $79,803 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Bingen stands out for solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bingen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bingen 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: 106.4

Bingen's overall cost of living index is 106.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bingen costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bingen, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$315,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,582	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,803	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bingen's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.2 /100k

Property Crime

664.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bingen is served primarily by Mill A School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bingen, WA	National Avg
School District	Mill A School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bingen sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 30.4 inches of annual precipitation and 17.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bingen, WA
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	30.4"
Annual Snowfall	17.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bingen, WA	National Avg
Population	933	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bingen

Bingen, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98605

Bingen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bingen, WA affordable or expensive?

Bingen's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bingen roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $315,500 and median rent is $1,582/month.

What is the crime rate in Bingen, WA?

Bingen's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bingen?

Public schools in Bingen are operated by Mill A School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bingen, WA a good place to live?

Bingen, WA has a population of 933, a median household income of $79,803, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bingen?

Bingen averages 40.8°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.4 inches with about 17.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bingen?

Bingen, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98605.

What is the population of Bingen?

The population of Bingen, Washington is 933 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bingen?

Key numbers for living in Bingen: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $315,500, median household income $79,803, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bingen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.