salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most households rent (71%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,880 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 39 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Airway Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Airway Heights
| Size | Airway Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,429 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,065 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,452 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,756 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Airway Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Airway Heights, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Airway Heights
Life in Airway Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Airway Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $771 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $348,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Airway Heights, WA?
Renting in Airway Heights costs a median of about $1,647 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Airway Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,880 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Airway Heights cheap or expensive?
Airway Heights is rated OK: rent takes 29.1% of the typical household income of $67,810. It ranks 39th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Airway Heights?
The median homeowner in Airway Heights pays $2,358 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Airway Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Airway Heights?
The median home value in Airway Heights is $348,500, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
11,245 people live in Airway Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.