Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Wenatchee
Wenatchee, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,468
Population
33,544
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Experience the scenic splendor of the Apple Capital of the World
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Located very near the geographical center of Washington, the city of Wenatchee sits on the west bank of the Columbia River in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. A popular Downtown district along South Wenatchee Avenue serves as a major hangout for locals, with a huge specialty shopping scene, unique dining and nightlife options, and the Liberty Cinema, a multiplex theater housed in a historic brick venue.
The sprawling Wenatchee National Forest lies just outside of town, providing gorgeous scenery and putting you just minutes away from world-class hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. The city calls itself the “Apple Capital of the World,” and the annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival attracts thousands of people from around the region every spring, with related events occurring year-round.
Explore the City
Wenatchee Avenue offers lots of great shops and restaurants to find great cuisine.
Find your next home in the quiet streets of the City of Wenatchee, about 150 miles east of Seattle.
Wenatchee High School welcomes students each year and has a recognized Mariachi program.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,566
Average: $86,096
Education
8,099
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,301
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wenatchee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wenatchee, WA is $1,486 for a studio, $1,463 for one bedroom, $1,843 for two bedrooms, and $1,876 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wenatchee has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,463/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$2,704/month
1,670 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,938/month
1,229 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Wenatchee, WA is 18.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Wenatchee is 37.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,463 - $1,876. You can expect to pay 6.8% more for groceries, 15.8% less for utilities, and 30.9% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wenatchee, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
305 Students
Public
Grades K-5
420 Students
Public
Grades K-5
494 Students
Mission View Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-5
437 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
578 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
168 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-9
119 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,076 Students
Open Doors Re-Engagement Wenatchee
Public
Grades 9-12
76 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wenatchee Confluence State Park
- Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
- Lincoln Rock State Park
- Squilchuck State Park
- Mission Ridge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pangborn Memorial
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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.