Best Places to Live in Leavenworth, Washington

Small town - Central Washington, east slope of Cascade Range.

State: Washington
County: Chelan County
Metro Area: Wenatchee Metro Area
City: Leavenworth

Zip Codes: 98826
Cost of Living: 29.4% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 645 ft above sea level

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Leavenworth, Wa Housing Market

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Pros
Nearby mountains
Year-round climate
Attractive downtown

Cons
Recent job declines
Cost of housing
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Wenatchee Metro Area

Wenatchee is a mountain gateway between western Washington and the agricultural areas of the Columbia Plateau to the east. The economy is supported mainly by agriculture and forest products.. The physical setting is attractive and the original downtown area is pleasant (winning a recent National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award).

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Leavenworth is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Leavenworth jobs have increased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Leavenworth's cost of living is 29.4% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Leavenworth's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Leavenworth, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Chelan county remained moderately Republican, 52.5% to 44.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Leavenworth's population is 2,395 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 25.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Leavenworth is Real Estate: $619,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.3%.

SCHOOLS

Leavenworth public schools spend $10,119 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.7 students per teacher in Leavenworth. More Education

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Housing Market in Leavenworth

It's a good time to buy in Leavenworth. Home Appreciation is up 11.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Leavenworth is $619,100.

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Reviews for Leavenworth 2 Reviews

If you like wildlife, well worth the trip! - 11/14/2018
Had heard a lot abot this town and recently spent a 4-night vacation (stayed at the local KOA) here - what a place! Many wonderful shops and restaurants, beatiful... Read More

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Considering Leavenworth - 9/5/2013
Just returned from a multi-city "prospective real estate" investment tour of cities in OR and WA. Leavenworth was one of the cities I visited. Loved it! Small town feel... Read More

D | Mill Valley, CA | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON

98826

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