Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Clarkston
Clarkston, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,149
Population
7,453
Renter Mix
48% Rent
A charming small town with an adventurous spirit
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Mountain Views
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Clarkston, located across the Snake River from Lewiston, is a scenic small town known for being the gateway to the deepest gorge in North America, Hells Canyon. Naturally, Clarkston offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation at Beachview Park, Granite Lake Park, and Greenbelt Walkway in addition to nearby Hells Canyon.
Clarkston’s rich historic character contributes to its sense of small-town charm. A slew of quaint eateries, antique shops, and specialty stores in well-preserved vintage buildings line 6th Street and Bridge Street. Clarkston fosters a close-knit community atmosphere through an array of annual events such as the Asotin County Fair, Riverfest, and the Lewis-Clark Valley Wine Festival. Residents enjoy easy access to Lewis-Clark State College and other area employers via U.S. 12.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,852
Average: $63,019
Education
1,308
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,529
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clarkston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
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 Clarkston, WA is $1,136 for one bedroom, $1,313 for two bedrooms, and $1,545 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clarkston has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,136/month
601 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clarkston, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
318 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
37 Students
Charles Francis Adams High School
Public
Grades 9-12
753 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
37 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hells Gate State Park
Airports
- Lewiston/Nez Perce County
- Pullman/Moscow Regional
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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.