What are the schools like in Leavenworth, WA?

Leavenworth is served primarily by Cascade School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Leavenworth?

The median household income in Leavenworth, WA is $66,042 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Leavenworth, WA?

Leavenworth has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Leavenworth, WA affordable or expensive?

Leavenworth's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leavenworth is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $494,600 and the median rent is $956 per month.

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

Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth, WA a Good Place to Live?

Leavenworth is a small town of 2,619 in Washington, with a median household income of $66,042 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Leavenworth stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Leavenworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leavenworth 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

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

Metric	Leavenworth, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$494,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$956	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,042	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Leavenworth'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

Leavenworth is served primarily by Cascade School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leavenworth, WA	National Avg
School District	Cascade School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leavenworth sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation and 80.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Leavenworth, WA
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	25.7"
Annual Snowfall	80.2"

Demographics

Metric	Leavenworth, WA	National Avg
Population	2,619	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cashmere, WA 11 mi Sunnyslope, WA 16 mi Wenatchee, WA 19 mi Entiat, WA 21 mi East Wenatchee, WA 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Leavenworth

Leavenworth, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98826

Leavenworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leavenworth, WA affordable or expensive?

Leavenworth's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Leavenworth roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $494,600 and median rent is $956/month.

What is the crime rate in Leavenworth, WA?

Leavenworth'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 Leavenworth?

Public schools in Leavenworth are operated by Cascade School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leavenworth, WA a good place to live?

Leavenworth, WA has a population of 2,619, a median household income of $66,042, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. 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 Leavenworth?

Leavenworth averages 33.5°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches with about 80.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leavenworth?

Leavenworth, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98826.

What is the population of Leavenworth?

The population of Leavenworth, Washington is 2,619 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leavenworth?

Key numbers for living in Leavenworth: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $494,600, median household income $66,042, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leavenworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.