What are the schools like in Cashmere, WA?

Cashmere is served primarily by CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Cashmere?

The median household income in Cashmere, WA is $60,597 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Cashmere, WA?

Cashmere has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Cashmere, WA affordable or expensive?

Cashmere's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cashmere is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $347,500 and the median rent is $962 per month.

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

Cashmere has a violent crime rate of 141.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1693.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cashmere, WA a Good Place to Live?

Cashmere is a small town of 3,244 in Washington, with a median household income of $60,597 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Cashmere stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Cashmere 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: 102.0

Cashmere's overall cost of living index is 102.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cashmere costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cashmere, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$347,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$962	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,597	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cashmere's violent crime rate is 141.2 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.2 /100k

Property Crime

1693.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cashmere is served primarily by CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cashmere, WA	National Avg
School District	CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cashmere sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 89.0°F in July, with 9.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cashmere, WA
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	89.0°F
Annual Precipitation	9.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.5"

Demographics

Metric	Cashmere, WA	National Avg
Population	3,244	—
Median Age	43.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sunnyslope, WA 5 mi Wenatchee, WA 9 mi Leavenworth, WA 11 mi East Wenatchee, WA 11 mi South Wenatchee, WA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Cashmere

Cashmere, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98815

Cashmere vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cashmere, WA affordable or expensive?

Cashmere's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cashmere roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $347,500 and median rent is $962/month.

What is the crime rate in Cashmere, WA?

Cashmere's violent crime rate is 141.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1693.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cashmere?

Public schools in Cashmere are operated by CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cashmere, WA a good place to live?

Cashmere, WA has a population of 3,244, a median household income of $60,597, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 Cashmere?

Cashmere averages 35.8°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.0 inches with about 16.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cashmere?

Cashmere, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98815.

What is the population of Cashmere?

The population of Cashmere, Washington is 3,244 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cashmere?

Key numbers for living in Cashmere: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $347,500, median household income $60,597, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cashmere side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.