Electricity rates in Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee, WA ranks 1 of 44 Washington cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (92%). Wenatchee, Washington has 35,502 residents in 14,158 households; 92.3% heat with electricity.
Wenatchee on the map
Chelan County, with Wenatchee marked
Cost of living with electricity in Wenatchee
Wenatchee, WA: 14,158 households at $695 a year per home for electricity (Chelan County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $9.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $806 a year per household.
| Group in Wenatchee, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Wenatchee, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee, WA, all households | 14,158 | $695 | $9.8 million | 0.99% |
| Wenatchee, WA, homeowners | 7,345 | $805 | $5.9 million | 1.15% |
| Wenatchee, WA, renters | 6,813 | $504 | $3.4 million | 0.72% |
Facts about Wenatchee
- Residents of Wenatchee, WA, ACS 2023
- 35,50236 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Wenatchee, WA
- $70,00038 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Wenatchee, WA
- 14,1582.51 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Wenatchee, WA
- 51.9%7,345 owners and 6,813 renter households
- Housing units in Wenatchee, WA
- 14,558400 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Wenatchee, WA
- 92.3%13,070 of 14,158 homes
- Land area of Wenatchee, WA
- 10.6 sq mi3,340.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Wenatchee, WA
- 0.6%at 955 kWh a month over the $70,000 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Wenatchee, WA
- 5NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 14.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Wenatchee, WA
- 19768,129 of 14,558 homes (55.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Wenatchee, WA
- $391,200$1,194 gross rent a month, 3.66% of value a year
Who lives in Wenatchee: income, cars, homes
Of 16,183 workers in Wenatchee, WA, 969 work from home, 12,420 drive alone, 360 ride transit and 581 walk. In Wenatchee, WA, 2,820 of 6,389 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,474 households moved in since 2018 and 2,012 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Wenatchee, WA, 3,329 of 14,158 households earn under $35,000, 4,238 $35,000-$75,000, 4,631 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,960 $150,000 or more. In Wenatchee, WA, 1,044 households own no vehicle and 8,300 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 4,082 residents of Wenatchee, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.0. Wenatchee, WA homes: 7,811 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,017 none or one, median 5.2 rooms.
Household income in Wenatchee, WA
| Wenatchee, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee, WA, households under $35,000 | 23.5% | 10 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, households $150,000 or more | 13.8% | 41 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, residents below poverty | 11.7% | 19 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, median age | 36.0 | 29 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 53.7% | 24 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, households without a vehicle | 7.4% | 17 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 58.6% | 23 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, workers at home | 6.0% | 43 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, cost-burdened renters | 44.1% | 36 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, moved in since 2018 | 38.7% | 24 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, moved in before 2000 | 14.2% | 24 of 44 |
Outage risk around Wenatchee
Wenatchee, WA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 5 wind and 0 tornado, 14.1 per 100,000 residents of 35,502. Top gust near Wenatchee, WA: 50 knots, 58 mph. Damage near Wenatchee, WA: $12K.
Reports within 15 miles of Wenatchee, WA
wind and tornado reports, Wenatchee, WA
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| Wenatchee, WA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee, WA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wenatchee, WA, 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Wenatchee, WA, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Housing and heating in Wenatchee
Wenatchee, WA: 8,129 of 14,558 homes were built before 1980 and 2,906 in 2000 or later. Wenatchee, WA has 8,654 detached houses, 2,983 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 747 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Wenatchee, WA
% of homes by decade built, Wenatchee, WA
- 15pre-40
- 840s
- 1150s
- 860s
- 1370s
- 1180s
- 1490s
- 1300s
- 710s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Wenatchee, WA
| Wenatchee, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee, WA, median year built | 1976 | 1982 | -6 years | 31 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, built before 1980 | 55.8% | 47.5% | +8.3 points | 13 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, built 2000 or later | 20.0% | 26.0% | -6.1 points | 28 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, detached houses | 59.4% | 68.0% | -8.5 points | 21 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 20.5% | 11.8% | +8.6 points | 34 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, mobile homes | 5.1% | 10.1% | -5.0 points | 8 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, renter households | 48.1% | 36.7% | +11.4 points | 12 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, median home value | $391,200 | $454,900 | -$63,700 | 36 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,194 | $1,182 | +$12 | 39 of 44 |
| Wenatchee, WA, people per household | 2.45 | 2.52 | -0.07 | 24 of 44 |
Who supplies Wenatchee
Chelan County lists 1 utility for Wenatchee, WA (35,502 residents): homes pay 3.67 cents per kWh, about $35 a month at 955 kWh, 0.6% of the $70,000 Wenatchee median income. Chelan County page.
Analyst note on Wenatchee
Household income in Wenatchee, WA is $70,000; 7,345 of its 14,158 households own. Wenatchee, WA counts 35,502 residents in 14,158 households, on 10.6 square miles. 13,070 of the 14,158 occupied homes in Wenatchee, WA heat with electricity.
Wenatchee, WA has 14,558 housing units, 400 of them vacant or seasonal. Wenatchee, WA ranks 2 of 44 Washington cities for the fewest people working from home (6.0% of workers). Wenatchee, WA ranks 6 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (5 since 2015).
Wenatchee, WA ranks 6 of 44 Washington cities for the lowest median rent ($1,194 a month).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Wenatchee
Compare Wenatchee with nearby cities
| City near Wenatchee, WA | Distance from Wenatchee | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 35,502 | $70,000 | 1976 | $391,200 | 5 | 6.0% |
| Yakima, WA | 59.3 mi south | 96,810 (+61,308) | $59,228 (-$10,772) | 1972 (-4 yr) | $273,400 (-$117,800) | 2 (-3) | 6.2% (+0.2 pts) |
| Sammamish, WA | 80.5 mi west | 66,375 (+30,873) | $227,273 (+$157,273) | 1994 (+18 yr) | $1,240,300 (+$849,100) | 0 (-5) | 35.0% (+29.0 pts) |
| Issaquah, WA | 80.6 mi west | 39,472 (+3,970) | $153,786 (+$83,786) | 2002 (+26 yr) | $934,100 (+$542,900) | 0 (-5) | 36.7% (+30.7 pts) |
| Redmond, WA | 84.9 mi west | 75,721 (+40,219) | $162,099 (+$92,099) | 1991 (+15 yr) | $1,091,700 (+$700,500) | 0 (-5) | 35.0% (+29.0 pts) |
| Bellevue, WA | 86.0 mi west | 151,199 (+115,697) | $161,300 (+$91,300) | 1981 (+5 yr) | $1,203,100 (+$811,900) | 0 (-5) | 32.8% (+26.8 pts) |
ZIP codes in Wenatchee
| ZIP area touching Wenatchee, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Wenatchee | Share of Wenatchee's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98801 (Wenatchee, WA) | 6.9% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Wenatchee
Wenatchee: what is the electricity rate?
Wenatchee, WA has no price of its own; its 35,502 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 955 kWh month costs $35.
Wenatchee: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Wenatchee, WA: rank 36 of 44 by its 35,502 residents, rank 38 of 44 by $70,000 median income.
Wenatchee: how many homes heat with electricity?
Wenatchee, WA: 13,070 of 14,158 occupied homes, 92.3%; Chelan County 92.9%.
Wenatchee: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 0.6% of the $70,000 median income in Wenatchee, WA.
Wenatchee: damaging storms reported nearby?
5 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Wenatchee, WA, 2015 to 2025, 14.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee, WA: median home built 1976; 8,129 of 14,558 homes (55.8%) predate 1980, 8,654 are detached and 2,983 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Wenatchee, WA work from home?
969 of 16,183 workers.
How many Wenatchee, WA renters struggle with rent?
2,820 of 6,389 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Wenatchee, WA earn under $35,000?
3,329 of 14,158, against 1,960 at $150,000 or more.