What are the schools like in Mansfield, WA?

Mansfield is served primarily by Mansfield School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Mansfield?

The median household income in Mansfield, WA is $43,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Mansfield, WA?

Mansfield has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Mansfield, WA affordable or expensive?

Mansfield's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mansfield is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,900 and the median rent is $480 per month.

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

Mansfield has a violent crime rate of 117.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1358.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mansfield, WA a Good Place to Live?

Mansfield is a small town of 324 in Washington, with a median household income of $43,000 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

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

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

All Mansfield 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

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

Metric	Mansfield, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$480	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mansfield's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.4 /100k

Property Crime

1358.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mansfield is served primarily by Mansfield School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mansfield, WA	National Avg
School District	Mansfield School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mansfield sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 10.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mansfield, WA
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Mansfield, WA	National Avg
Population	324	—
Median Age	46.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	35.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bridgeport, WA 14 mi Chelan Falls, WA 16 mi Chelan, WA 18 mi Pateros, WA 21 mi Banks Lake South, WA 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Mansfield

Mansfield, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98830

Mansfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mansfield, WA affordable or expensive?

Mansfield's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mansfield roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $167,900 and median rent is $480/month.

What is the crime rate in Mansfield, WA?

Mansfield's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1358.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mansfield?

Public schools in Mansfield are operated by Mansfield School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mansfield, WA a good place to live?

Mansfield, WA has a population of 324, a median household income of $43,000, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Mansfield?

Mansfield averages 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.8 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mansfield?

Mansfield, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98830.

What is the population of Mansfield?

The population of Mansfield, Washington is 324 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mansfield?

Key numbers for living in Mansfield: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $167,900, median household income $43,000, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mansfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.