Census ACS · #345 MSA
Wenatchee Metro Area
The Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 123,251 residents. The median household income is $79,007 and the median home value is $434,900.
123,251
Population
26
People / sq mi
$79,007
Median Income
$434,900
Median Home Value
The Wenatchee CBSA covers 4,740 sq mi of land at 26.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
Economy & Income
$79,007
Median Household Income
$41,364
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Wenatchee metro's price level is 103.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.9% higher the US average. The local median income of $79,007 has the buying power of $76,074 in average-priced US metros.
103.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,074
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$79,007
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$434,900
Median Home Value
$1,198
Median Rent
65.0%
Homeownership
Education
84.7%
High School+
27.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
8.2%
Work From Home
20.3 min
Avg Commute
26.9%
Foreign Born
Wenatchee spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 123,251 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #345 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Wenatchee metro area is $79,007, with a per capita income of $41,364.
The Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, Wa CBSA spans the state of Washington.
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Data for the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, Wa CBSA (48300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.