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Cashmere, WA
City in Chelan County, Washington.
Population
3,304
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,747
ZIP codes
0
Cashmere and its ZIP codes
Cashmere at a glance
- Cashmere is about 23 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,053 a year, 35% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $442,900 (22% below Washington) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Cashmere, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cashmere, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,053
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$442,900
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,058), German Americans (594), Irish Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chelan County. PPP loans are for Cashmere.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,473
44,636 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $9,867 per person
How people get to work
Cashmere, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit5.8%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cashmere, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
469
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
9.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cashmere, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Cashmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SunnyslopeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 8 |
| WenatcheeCity | 7.3 mi | 10.6 |
| LeavenworthCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| East WenatcheeCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| South WenatcheeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| EntiatCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Rock IslandCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| WatervilleTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| MansonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| Chelan FallsCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cashmere, WA in?
- Cashmere is in Chelan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Cashmere, WA?
- About 3,304 people live in Cashmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cashmere?
- Nearby places include Sunnyslope (6.2 mi), Wenatchee (7.3 mi), Leavenworth (10 mi), East Wenatchee (11 mi), South Wenatchee (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023