Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Aberdeen
Aberdeen, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$768
Population
18,485
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Gateway to the Olympic Peninsula
Small Town
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Aberdeen is a small city located at the mouth of the Chehalis and Wishkah Rivers near the Washington coast, about fifty miles west of Olympia. The city has become a pop culture landmark as the hometown of late musician Kurt Cobain, and numerous tributes can be seen across the community (including the official city motto, “Come As You Are,” the title of a song written by Cobain). Historically a lumber town and a major port city of the Pacific Northwest, Aberdeen is full of vintage buildings dating back to the 19th century, as well as the sailing ship “Lady Washington.” A short drive up Highway 101 will bring you to the gorgeous Olympic National Forest, allowing you to the region’s stunning natural beauty in all its glory.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,433
Average: $66,961
Education
3,405
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,367
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Aberdeen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Aberdeen, WA is $559 for a studio, $768 for one bedroom, $1,063 for two bedrooms, and $1,262 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aberdeen has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$768/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aberdeen, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
128 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
345 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
306 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
306 Students
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
124 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
718 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
718 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
124 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
916 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
43 Students
Twin Harbors A Branch Of New Market Skills Center
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Lake Sylvia State Park
- Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.