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Wenatchee, WA

Founded 1892Chelan CountyElev. 237 m
Population
35,502
Median home
$391,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Wenatchee

Wenatchee is a city in Washington with about 35,502 residents. Wenatchee was founded in 1892 and sits in Chelan County. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $70,000. Homes carry a median value of $391,200, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (58.6%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,502
Median age
36
Median household income
$70,000
Per-capita income
$36,544
Poverty rate
11.7%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
16.1 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White58.6%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.8%
Service17.2%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.4%
Production, transportation & material moving13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$391,200
Median gross rent
$1,194/mo
Owner-occupied
51.9%
Median year built
1976
Households
14,158
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Wenatchee has 20 public schools — 8 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading57%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Open Doors Re-EngagementHighGrades 9–12
Skill SourceHighGrades 9–12
Wenatchee High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills CenterHighGrades 9–12
Westside High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Foothills Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Orchard Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pinnacles Prep Charter SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Pioneer Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Abraham Lincoln ElementaryElementary
Columbia Elementary SchoolElementary
John Newbery ElementaryElementary
Lewis And Clark Elementary SchElementary
Mission View Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% below national
Wenatchee283
Washington365
United States386
↑ 57% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime36% above national
Wenatchee2,645
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wenatchee Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wenatchee.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Chelan County
AvalancheVery High
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wenatchee is in Chelan County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wenatchee was founded in 1892 and sits in Chelan County. Elevation ~237 m.

Population trend
38K035,50219002024
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wenatchee Carnegie LibraryU.S. Post Office and AnnexWells HouseHoran, Michael, HouseWenatchee Fire Station #1Burke-Hill ApartmentsColumbia River BridgeColumbia River Bridge
Notable people from Wenatchee
Tyler FarrarNoreen NashChris DeGarmoHailey Van LithWilliam C. DementWalter Franklin HoranGeefwee BoedoeKen EikenberrySusan HartC. Vernon Cole
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Nearby cities
Moses Lake (54 mi)Yakima (59 mi)Sammamish (80 mi)Maple Valley (80 mi)Issaquah (81 mi)Redmond (85 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wenatchee, WA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wenatchee, Washington.

Steven Hanh Nguyen, 34
Wenatchee · 98801

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wenatchee — frequently asked

What is the population of Wenatchee, Washington?
Wenatchee has a population of about 35,502, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wenatchee?
The median home value in Wenatchee is $391,200, and the median gross rent is $1,194/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wenatchee safe? What is the crime rate?
Wenatchee Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 283 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wenatchee face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chelan County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, lightning, wildfire.
How many schools are in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee has 20 public schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wenatchee?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Wenatchee. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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