What are the schools like in Harrington, WA?

Harrington is served primarily by Harrington School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.

What is the median household income in Harrington?

The median household income in Harrington, WA is $37,279 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Harrington, WA?

Harrington has an average high temperature of 34.9°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Harrington, WA affordable or expensive?

Harrington's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harrington is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,500 and the median rent is $889 per month.

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

Harrington has a violent crime rate of 173.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 987.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harrington, WA a Good Place to Live?

Harrington is a small town of 450 in Washington, with a median household income of $37,279 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Harrington stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Harrington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harrington 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: 97.7

Harrington's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Harrington costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Harrington, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$889	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,279	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Harrington's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.7 /100k

Property Crime

987.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Harrington is served primarily by Harrington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Harrington, WA	National Avg
School District	Harrington School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harrington sees average highs of 34.9°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation and 23.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harrington, WA
Average High — January	34.9°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	23.5"

Demographics

Metric	Harrington, WA	National Avg
Population	450	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Davenport, WA 13 mi Sprague, WA 18 mi Reardan, WA 22 mi Odessa, WA 23 mi Creston, WA 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Harrington

Harrington, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99134

Harrington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrington, WA affordable or expensive?

Harrington's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Harrington roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $889/month.

What is the crime rate in Harrington, WA?

Harrington's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 987.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harrington?

Public schools in Harrington are operated by Harrington School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Harrington, WA a good place to live?

Harrington, WA has a population of 450, a median household income of $37,279, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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 Harrington?

Harrington averages 34.9°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches with about 23.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harrington?

Harrington, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99134.

What is the population of Harrington?

The population of Harrington, Washington is 450 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harrington?

Key numbers for living in Harrington: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $37,279, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.