Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Washougal, WA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,672
Population
17,657
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Portland at your fingertips and the Cascades in your backyard
Suburb
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Upscale
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River
Washougal is a small city on the bank of the Columbia River, fifteen miles east of Vancouver and about 25 miles from Portland. The small downtown area features popular hangouts like Washougal Coffee Company and Amnesia Brewing while smaller shopping centers can be found scattered throughout the city.
Locals enjoy a prime location to experience the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with rivers and forests punctuating the landscape and the Cascade Mountains overlooking the city from the east. The local rental market features a diverse mix of upscale apartments, condos, and single-family homes, allowing you to find the perfect place for your lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,817
Average: $115,967
Education
4,566
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,815
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Washougal has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Washougal, WA is $1,541 for a studio, $1,672 for one bedroom, $1,768 for two bedrooms, and $2,271 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washougal has decreased by -4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,672/month
760 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Washougal, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
257 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
257 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
439 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
204 Students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
68 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,006 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Steamboat Landing Park
- Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach
- Sandy Swimming Hole
- Washougal River Greenway
- Hartwood Natural Area and Park
Airports
- Portland International
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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.