What are the schools like in Graham, WA?

Graham is served primarily by Bethel School District. The district operates 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

What is the median household income in Graham?

The median household income in Graham, WA is $110,024 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Graham, WA?

Graham has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Graham, WA affordable or expensive?

Graham's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Graham is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $427,600 and the median rent is $1,949 per month.

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

Graham has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Graham, WA a Good Place to Live?

Graham is a small city of 34,778 in Washington, with a median household income of $110,024 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Graham's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Graham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Graham 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: 113.0

Graham's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Graham costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Graham, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$427,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,949	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,024	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Graham's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Graham is served primarily by Bethel School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Graham, WA	National Avg
School District	Bethel School District	—
Elementary Schools	22	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Graham sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 5.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Graham, WA
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	75.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	5.6"

Demographics

Metric	Graham, WA	National Avg
Population	34,778	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Graham

Graham, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98338

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graham, WA affordable or expensive?

Graham's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Graham roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $427,600 and median rent is $1,949/month.

What is the crime rate in Graham, WA?

Graham's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Graham?

Public schools in Graham are operated by Bethel School District. The district has 22 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Graham, WA a good place to live?

Graham, WA has a population of 34,778, a median household income of $110,024, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Graham?

Graham averages 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 5.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Graham?

Graham, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98338.

What is the population of Graham?

The population of Graham, Washington is 34,778 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Graham?

Key numbers for living in Graham: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $427,600, median household income $110,024, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Graham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.