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Wenatchee, WA
City in Chelan County, Washington.
Population
35,484
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,335
ZIP codes
0
Wenatchee and its ZIP codes
Wenatchee at a glance
- Wenatchee is about 28 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $73,040, 26% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $433,700 (23% below Washington) and median rent is $1,248 a month.
Local data for Wenatchee, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools20
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices2
- Parks31
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants156
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Wenatchee, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,040
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$433,700
Median rent
$1,248/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,056), German Americans (4,962), Irish Americans (2,697).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chelan County. PPP loans are for Wenatchee.
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
Wenatchee, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wenatchee, 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 zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wenatchee, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Wenatchee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SunnyslopeCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 8 |
| East WenatcheeCity | 4.2 mi | 3.8 |
| South WenatcheeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| CashmereCity | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Rock IslandCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| LeavenworthCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| EntiatCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| WatervilleTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Crescent BarCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| QuincyCity | 28 mi | 6.7 |
| Chelan FallsCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.3 |
| Sunland EstatesCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wenatchee, WA in?
- Wenatchee is in Chelan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Wenatchee, WA?
- About 35,484 people live in Wenatchee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wenatchee?
- Nearby places include Sunnyslope (3.1 mi), East Wenatchee (4.2 mi), South Wenatchee (5.3 mi), Cashmere (7.3 mi), Rock Island (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023