Washougal, WA Economy


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Washougal, WA is an ideal city for those looking to be close to both the metropolitan area of Portland and the more serene countryside. The cost of living in Washougal is slightly higher than the US average, with a 2 bedroom rent costing around $1,710 compared to the national average of $1,430. Additionally, groceries tend to be 2% more expensive than the US average. Despite this, locals have access to several local stores such as QFC and Safeway for their food needs. Other companies are located in Washougal as well including Columbia River Kayaking for outdoor activities and Little Lavender Boutique for shopping needs.

Washougal has an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Washougal has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 39.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Washougal
- The Sales Tax Rate for Washougal is 8.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Washougal is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Washougal
- The average income of a Washougal resident is $28,747 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Washougal resident is $95,894 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWashougal, WashingtonUnited States
  6.26
  -4.7%-6.2%
  39.9%33.5%
  8.4%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $42,791$37,638
  $95,894$69,021
  $104,583$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.5%6.8%
  12.9%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  11.6%11.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  4.6%4.7%
  2.3%1.9%
  8.5%7.6%
  0.9%0.1%
  3.6%4.2%
  6.0%9.3%
  15.1%14.0%
  2.2%2.1%
  8.6%7.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  2.9%4.7%
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Washougal is a nice little town surrounded by beautiful mountains and right by the Columbia river. It's close to Vancouver and Portland so you can commute and have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Washougal is a bedroom community to the Porltand/Vancouver Metro area. Great place to raise a family. Very close to good jobs. But, like driving to the country every  More

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