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Cashmere, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cashmere - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,263
Residents
$63,825
Median income
$373,900
Median home
$1,500
Median rent (state)

Cashmere - the verdict

Nationally, Cashmere sits in the 41st percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

41st
percentile, household income
75th
percentile, home value
60th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cashmere, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,263 residents in Cashmere, a small town within Washington. Cashmere households earn a median of $63,825 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.5%. Typical homes in Cashmere are valued around $373,900, and the median resident age is 44.0 years. Educational attainment runs 24.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 59.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 7 residential building permits were authorized in Cashmere (Growing), up 17% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Washington at 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,500 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Washington run around $188, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Cashmere report an average commute of 23.4 minutes, with 77.2% driving alone and 6.8% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 90.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

3,263 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$63,825 /yr

Poverty 7.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Cashmere compare to other US cities?

Cashmere measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 41% higher than other cities
Home value 75% pricier than other cities
Median rent 60% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cashmere against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Washington's city distribution

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Cashmere ranks #386 - the 33rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cashmere only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#422 of 565
25th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#386 of 599
33rd percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#332 of 565
41st percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#236 of 598
60th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#320 of 599
46th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

41stIncome percentile

41st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cashmere's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$373,900 25th percentile more affordable than 25% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cashmere $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cashmere, WA Cashmere, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cashmere, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cashmere, WA median $63,825/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cashmere, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cashmere, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 24.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,263
Median Income
$63,825
Median Home Value
$373,900
Median Age
44.0
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor force participation
59.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,200 residents3,250 residents3,300 residents3,350 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,240 residents 3,326 residents ▲ +2.7%
Cashmere's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
7
housing units authorized
Single-Family
7
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 6
2020 4
2021 54
2022 0
2023 33
2024 7

Permit volume increased 17% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.4 minutes
Drive Alone
77.2%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
3.7%
Walk
3.7%
Work from Home
6.8%
Other
2.9%

Based on 1,553 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cashmere sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,500/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
90.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Algona
3,239 people
Central Park
3,203 people
Warm Beach
3,333 people
Lake Cassidy
3,337 people
Zillah
3,163 people
Fox Island
3,365 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cashmere's 3,263 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

West Wyomissing, PA
3,263 people
Boscobel, WI
3,263 people
Sierra Ridge, CO
3,264 people
Hodgenville, KY
3,262 people
Rush City, MN
3,262 people
Magnolia, MS
3,264 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cashmere's $63,825 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Carleton, MI
$63,826 median income
Helena Valley Southeast, MT
$63,824 median income
St. Benedict, PA
$63,828 median income
West Havre, MT
$63,819 median income
Pompano Beach, FL
$63,832 median income
Paw Paw, IL
$63,833 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cashmere, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cashmere, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 64.8% 12.5% 21.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 30.3% White 64.8% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 12.5% Two or more races 21.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cashmere compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cashmere (this city) 3,263 $63,825
Algona 3,239 $84,583
Central Park 3,203 $97,273
Warm Beach 3,333 $96,413
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cashmere, WA?

What is the population of Cashmere, WA? +

The population of Cashmere, WA stands at 3,263 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cashmere, WA? +

In Cashmere, the typical household earns $63,825 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cashmere? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cashmere; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cashmere, WA? +

A typical home in Cashmere is worth $373,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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