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Is Hockinson, WA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9059% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$122,189about $10,182/month · 40% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$722,200117% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Most homes (90%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,200 a year. That is $37 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 71 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hockinson
$1,905
Tracyton
$1,970
Sultan
$1,892
Bangor Base
$2,538
Country Homes
$2,755
Blaine
$1,537
Sudden Valley
$1,926

How much do households earn in Hockinson?

Under $25k
5.5%
$25k–50k
13.1%
$50k–100k
39.1%
$100k–150k
19.3%
$150k+
25.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 44.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hockinson

SizeHockinsonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,465$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,236$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hockinson overall?

Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
126
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
93
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hockinson, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hockinson

🏛️ Property tax$6,139a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hockinson

Commute to work26.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home90%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hockinson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,106 a month less.

Renting
$1,905
Owning
$5,011

Owning assumes a typical $722,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $72,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hockinson, WA?

Renting in Hockinson costs a median of about $1,905 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Hockinson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,200 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hockinson cheap or expensive?

Hockinson is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $122,189. It ranks 71st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hockinson?

The median homeowner in Hockinson pays $6,139 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Hockinson 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 Hockinson?

The median home value in Hockinson is $722,200, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,150 people live in Hockinson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.