South Wenatchee is a small town of 1,267 in Washington, with a median household income of $58,178
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is
2% above the national average.
Strengths:
South Wenatchee stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Wenatchee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Wenatchee 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
South Wenatchee's overall cost of living index is 102.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Wenatchee costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.
Metric
South Wenatchee, WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
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$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,178
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Wenatchee'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
Metric
South Wenatchee, WA
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
62.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Wenatchee sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 10.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.5 inches of snow per year.
South Wenatchee's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average.
That puts South Wenatchee roughly 2% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
South Wenatchee'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Wenatchee, WA has a population of 1,267, a median household income of $58,178, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Wenatchee averages 35.8°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.6 inches
with about 16.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of South Wenatchee, Washington is 1,267 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Wenatchee: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $58,178, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Wenatchee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.