What are the schools like in Stevenson, WA?

Stevenson is served primarily by Stevenson-Carson School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Stevenson?

The median household income in Stevenson, WA is $84,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Stevenson, WA?

Stevenson has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Stevenson, WA affordable or expensive?

Stevenson's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stevenson is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $441,900 and the median rent is $957 per month.

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

Stevenson has a violent crime rate of 66.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 629.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stevenson, WA a Good Place to Live?

Stevenson is a small town of 1,697 in Washington, with a median household income of $84,000 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Stevenson stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Stevenson 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: 106.6

Stevenson's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stevenson costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Stevenson, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$441,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$957	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stevenson's violent crime rate is 66.2 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.2 /100k

Property Crime

629.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stevenson is served primarily by Stevenson-Carson School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stevenson, WA	National Avg
School District	Stevenson-Carson School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stevenson sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 80.4°F in July, with 80.2 inches of annual precipitation and 10.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stevenson, WA
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	80.4°F
Annual Precipitation	80.2"
Annual Snowfall	10.3"

Demographics

Metric	Stevenson, WA	National Avg
Population	1,697	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cascade Locks, OR 2 mi Carson, WA 4 mi North Bonneville, WA 5 mi Odell, OR 17 mi Hood River, OR 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Stevenson

Stevenson, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98648

Stevenson vs Other Cities

Stevenson, WA vs Cascade Locks, OR Stevenson, WA vs Carson, WA Stevenson, WA vs North Bonneville, WA Stevenson, WA vs Odell, OR Stevenson, WA vs Hood River, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stevenson, WA affordable or expensive?

Stevenson's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stevenson roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $441,900 and median rent is $957/month.

What is the crime rate in Stevenson, WA?

Stevenson's violent crime rate is 66.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 629.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stevenson?

Public schools in Stevenson are operated by Stevenson-Carson School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stevenson, WA a good place to live?

Stevenson, WA has a population of 1,697, a median household income of $84,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Stevenson?

Stevenson averages 41.9°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 80.2 inches with about 10.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stevenson?

Stevenson, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98648.

What is the population of Stevenson?

The population of Stevenson, Washington is 1,697 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stevenson?

Key numbers for living in Stevenson: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $441,900, median household income $84,000, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stevenson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.