Wenatchee, Washington
Quick Statistics
Wenatchee is a community in Chelan County, Washington, home to about 35,484 people spread across 10.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $39,747 a year, and a typical home is worth about $433,700. About 39.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Wenatchee ranks number 36 of 628 in population, number 387 in median household income, number 310 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Wenatchee typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 21°F. The area sees roughly 117 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | East Wenatchee, WA | 2.5 mi. | 14,199 |
| 2. | South Wenatchee, WA | 3.4 mi. | 1,226 |
| 3. | Sunnyslope, WA | 4.9 mi. | 3,706 |
| 4. | Cashmere, WA | 8.6 mi. | 3,304 |
| 5. | Rock Island, WA | 9.8 mi. | 1,251 |
| 6. | Entiat, WA | 17.4 mi. | 1,284 |
| 7. | Waterville, WA | 19.0 mi. | 1,250 |
| 8. | Leavenworth, WA | 19.1 mi. | 2,569 |
What is the population of Wenatchee, Washington?
Wenatchee has a population of about 35,484 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Wenatchee, Washington in?
Wenatchee is located in Chelan County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Wenatchee, Washington?
The median home value in Wenatchee is about $433,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Wenatchee, Washington?
The median personal income in Wenatchee is about $39,747 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Wenatchee, Washington?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Chelan County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Wenatchee, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 21 degrees, with around 117 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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