salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 43 minutes each way. Most homes (82.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,920 a year. That is $49 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 155 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Graham?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Graham
| Size | Graham | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,052 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,816 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,024 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,336 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Graham 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 Graham, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Graham
Life in Graham
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Graham?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,037 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $516,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Graham, WA?
Renting in Graham costs a median of about $2,548 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Graham?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,920 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Graham cheap or expensive?
Graham is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $126,036. It ranks 155th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Graham?
The median homeowner in Graham pays $4,841 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Graham 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 Graham?
The median home value in Graham is $516,700, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
35,079 people live in Graham. Numbers are typical (middle) values.