What are the schools like in Toledo, WA?

Toledo is served primarily by Toledo School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Toledo?

The median household income in Toledo, WA is $70,515 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Toledo, WA?

Toledo has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Toledo, WA affordable or expensive?

Toledo's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Toledo is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,600 and the median rent is $1,133 per month.

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

Toledo has a violent crime rate of 246.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 493.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Toledo, WA a Good Place to Live?

Toledo is a small town of 523 in Washington, with a median household income of $70,515 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Toledo stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Toledo 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: 102.4

Toledo's overall cost of living index is 102.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Toledo costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Toledo, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,133	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,515	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Toledo's violent crime rate is 246.6 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

246.6 /100k

Property Crime

493.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Toledo is served primarily by Toledo School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Toledo, WA	National Avg
School District	Toledo School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Toledo sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 58.7 inches of annual precipitation and 3.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Toledo, WA
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	58.7"
Annual Snowfall	3.4"

Demographics

Metric	Toledo, WA	National Avg
Population	523	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Winlock, WA 5 mi Vader, WA 6 mi Napavine, WA 10 mi Ryderwood, WA 10 mi Onalaska, WA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Toledo

Toledo, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98591

Toledo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toledo, WA affordable or expensive?

Toledo's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Toledo roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $240,600 and median rent is $1,133/month.

What is the crime rate in Toledo, WA?

Toledo's violent crime rate is 246.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 493.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Toledo?

Public schools in Toledo are operated by Toledo School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Toledo, WA a good place to live?

Toledo, WA has a population of 523, a median household income of $70,515, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Toledo?

Toledo averages 46.2°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.7 inches with about 3.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Toledo?

Toledo, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98591.

What is the population of Toledo?

The population of Toledo, Washington is 523 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Toledo?

Key numbers for living in Toledo: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $240,600, median household income $70,515, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Toledo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.