City profile
East Wenatchee, WA
Kittitas County · Population 14,199
East Wenatchee is a town in Kittitas County, WA with about 14,199 residents and a typical home value near $429,000. It is 96 miles from Seattle, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
152
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$429,200
Typical monthly housing
$2,632
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
120
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 74/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Volcanic activity, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
95 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
14,199
Black population
0.8%
County
Kittitas County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 14,199 residents
- Typical home value about $429,000
- 96 miles from Seattle, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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