What are the schools like in Waitsburg, WA?

Waitsburg is served primarily by Waitsburg School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Waitsburg?

The median household income in Waitsburg, WA is $64,050 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

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

Q: Is Waitsburg, WA affordable or expensive?

Waitsburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waitsburg is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $237,300 and the median rent is $789 per month.

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

Waitsburg has a violent crime rate of 241.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1899.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Waitsburg, WA?

Waitsburg has an average high temperature of 41.5°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.8 inches.

Is Waitsburg, WA a Good Place to Live?

Waitsburg is a small town of 956 in Washington, with a median household income of $64,050 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Waitsburg stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Waitsburg 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: 98.0

Waitsburg's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waitsburg costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waitsburg, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$237,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$789	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,050	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Waitsburg's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.9 /100k

Property Crime

1899.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waitsburg is served primarily by Waitsburg School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waitsburg, WA	National Avg
School District	Waitsburg School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waitsburg sees average highs of 41.5°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 18.8 inches of annual precipitation and 15.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waitsburg, WA
Average High — January	41.5°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	18.8"
Annual Snowfall	15.8"

Demographics

Metric	Waitsburg, WA	National Avg
Population	956	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prescott, WA 8 mi Dayton, WA 9 mi Dixie, WA 9 mi Walla Walla, WA 17 mi Walla Walla East, WA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Waitsburg

Waitsburg, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99361

Waitsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waitsburg, WA affordable or expensive?

Waitsburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waitsburg roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $237,300 and median rent is $789/month.

What is the crime rate in Waitsburg, WA?

Waitsburg's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1899.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waitsburg?

Public schools in Waitsburg are operated by Waitsburg School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waitsburg, WA a good place to live?

Waitsburg, WA has a population of 956, a median household income of $64,050, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Waitsburg?

Waitsburg averages 41.5°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.8 inches with about 15.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waitsburg?

Waitsburg, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99361.

What is the population of Waitsburg?

The population of Waitsburg, Washington is 956 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waitsburg?

Key numbers for living in Waitsburg: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $237,300, median household income $64,050, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waitsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.