What are the schools like in Napavine, WA?

Napavine is served primarily by Napavine School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Napavine?

The median household income in Napavine, WA is $70,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Napavine, WA?

Napavine has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Napavine, WA affordable or expensive?

Napavine's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Napavine is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $294,700 and the median rent is $1,184 per month.

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

Napavine has a violent crime rate of 269.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1346.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Napavine, WA a Good Place to Live?

Napavine is a small town of 1,700 in Washington, with a median household income of $70,833 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Napavine stands out for lower-than-average crime.

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

All Napavine 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: 103.7

Napavine's overall cost of living index is 103.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Napavine costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Napavine, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$294,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,184	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Napavine's violent crime rate is 269.3 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

269.3 /100k

Property Crime

1346.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Napavine is served primarily by Napavine School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Napavine, WA	National Avg
School District	Napavine School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Napavine sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 3.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Napavine, WA
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	3.7"

Demographics

Metric	Napavine, WA	National Avg
Population	1,700	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chehalis, WA 6 mi Winlock, WA 7 mi Onalaska, WA 9 mi Centralia, WA 10 mi Toledo, WA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Napavine

Napavine, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98565

Napavine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Napavine, WA affordable or expensive?

Napavine's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Napavine roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $294,700 and median rent is $1,184/month.

What is the crime rate in Napavine, WA?

Napavine's violent crime rate is 269.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1346.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Napavine?

Public schools in Napavine are operated by Napavine School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Napavine, WA a good place to live?

Napavine, WA has a population of 1,700, a median household income of $70,833, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. 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 Napavine?

Napavine averages 46.2°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 3.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Napavine?

Napavine, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98565.

What is the population of Napavine?

The population of Napavine, Washington is 1,700 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Napavine?

Key numbers for living in Napavine: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $294,700, median household income $70,833, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Napavine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.