Cost of Living in Winlock, WA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 97, Winlock, WA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Washington state average of 119. Winlock is a small community of 1,951 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Winlock's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,120 (15% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $314,100 (3% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Winlock is $68,750, which is 9% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Winlock. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.5°F, with summers averaging 63°F and winters around 40°F. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches spread over roughly 163 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.

Housing

Median Rent

$1,120/mo

Median Home Value

$314,100

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$1,338/mo

Climate in Winlock

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

50.5°F

Avg Temperature

50.6"

Rainfall / Year

163d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	49	54	59	66	71	78	78	72	60	51	45
Avg °F	40	41	44	48	55	59	64	64	59	50	43	39
Low °F	33	32	35	38	43	47	51	51	46	41	36	33
Rain"	7.8	5.1	5.7	3.7	2.3	1.5	0.5	1.0	2.0	5.1	8.2	7.9

Cost of Living in Winlock, WA