City profile
Wenatchee, WA
Kittitas County · Population 35,484
Wenatchee is a town in Kittitas County, WA with about 35,484 residents and a typical home value near $434,000. It is 94 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
$433,700
Typical monthly housing
$2,659
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
121
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 Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Landslide, Avalanche
Nearest major airport
93 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
35,484
Black population
0.8%
County
Kittitas County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 35,484 residents
- Typical home value about $434,000
- 94 miles from Seattle, WA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
Figures are estimates from public sources (see How we match). Verify before making decisions.