Cost of Living in Forks, WA

With a cost of living index of 80, Forks, WA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 39% below the Washington state average of 119. Forks is a small community of 3,413 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Forks's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $878 (33% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $193,900 (36% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Forks is $46,389, which is 38% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Forks. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.5°F, with summers averaging 58°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 101.3 inches spread over roughly 203 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.