salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 42 minutes each way. Most homes (90.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,400 a year. That is $39 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 93 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Camano?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Camano
| Size | Camano | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $831 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,706 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Camano 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 Camano, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Camano
Life in Camano
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Camano?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,644 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $670,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Camano, WA?
Renting in Camano costs a median of about $2,010 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Camano?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,400 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Camano cheap or expensive?
Camano is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $113,492. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Camano?
The median homeowner in Camano pays $4,417 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Camano 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 Camano?
The median home value in Camano is $670,800, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
17,303 people live in Camano. Numbers are typical (middle) values.