salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $117,480 a year. That is $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 181 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in DuPont?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in DuPont
| Size | DuPont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,572 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,027 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,441 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,548 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,007 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is DuPont 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 DuPont, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in DuPont
Life in DuPont
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in DuPont?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,112 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $583,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in DuPont, WA?
Renting in DuPont costs a median of about $2,937 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in DuPont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $117,480 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is DuPont cheap or expensive?
DuPont is rated OK: rent takes 27.1% of the typical household income of $130,262. It ranks 181st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in DuPont?
The median homeowner in DuPont pays $4,369 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is DuPont 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 DuPont?
The median home value in DuPont is $583,600, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,931 people live in DuPont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.