City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Leavenworth, WA

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

2,676
Residents
$74,653
Median income
$564,100
Median home
$1,500
Median rent (state)

Leavenworth - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Leavenworth lands in the 56th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

56th
percentile, household income
88th
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: Leavenworth, WA

Leavenworth is a small town in Washington, home to 2,676 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Leavenworth households earn a median of $74,653 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.4%. Typical homes in Leavenworth are valued around $564,100, and the median resident age is 42.3 years. About 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 62.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 382 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 72% from five years earlier. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 47.3°F with 25.7 inches of precipitation per year and 80.2 inches of snowfall.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,500 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Washington run around $188, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 90.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

2,676 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$74,653 /yr

Poverty 6.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Leavenworth compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 56% higher than other cities
Home value 88% 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

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Leavenworth's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Washington, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

56thIncome percentile

56th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Leavenworth's home value compares nationally

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

$564,100 12th percentile more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Leavenworth $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 - Leavenworth, WA Leavenworth, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, WA median $74,653/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%
Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 45.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.7%

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

Population
2,676
Median Income
$74,653
Median Home Value
$564,100
Median Age
42.3
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
47.3°F
Annual Precipitation
25.7"
Annual Snowfall
80.2"

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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2,000 residents2,500 residents3,000 residents3,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,358 residents 3,373 residents ▲ +43.0%
Leavenworth's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
382
housing units authorized
Single-Family
12
detached homes
Multifamily
370
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
142.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 222
2020 35
2021 38
2022 14
2023 6
2024 382

Permit volume increased 72% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
53.7%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
16.8%
Work from Home
19.2%
Other
2.9%

Based on 1,359 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 Leavenworth 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

Fobes Hill
2,683 people
Friday Harbor
2,685 people
Peaceful Valley
2,661 people
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Big Lake
2,648 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Leavenworth's 2,676 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Woodside, PA
2,676 people
Hartford, AL
2,677 people
Thruston, KY
2,675 people
Newtown, OH
2,677 people
Owens Cross Roads, AL
2,678 people
Central Heights-Midland, AZ
2,678 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Leavenworth's $74,653 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wintersville, OH
$74,648 median income
Fivepointville, PA
$74,659 median income
Parker, AZ
$74,643 median income
Upland, IN
$74,663 median income
Kenyon, MN
$74,643 median income
Myra, TX
$74,643 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.6% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.4% White 88.6% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.7% Two or more races 6.3% 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 Leavenworth 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
Leavenworth (this city) 2,676 $74,653
Fobes Hill 2,683 $132,250
Friday Harbor 2,685 $69,954
Peaceful Valley 2,661 $60,271
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Leavenworth, WA?

What is the population of Leavenworth, WA? +

Leavenworth, WA counts 2,676 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Median annual household income in Leavenworth runs $74,653, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Leavenworth? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Leavenworth; 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 Leavenworth, WA? +

A typical home in Leavenworth is worth $564,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Leavenworth? +

Climate normals put Leavenworth's yearly average temperature at 47.3°F, 25.7 inches of precipitation, and 80.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, 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.

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

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