Apartments for rent in Cle Elum, WA

Cle Elum, a small town in Washington, has a population of slightly more than 2,000. The town's population, with an average age of just under 41, is somewhat older compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 56% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $938/month, which is $270 per month less than the state average.

Averaging about 21 minutes, Cle Elum's commute time outperforms the state average of about 29 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, opted for by 40% of workers, while public transit is not used. Walking (6%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number far surpasses the national average.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Cle Elum, the most common four of which are entertainment, construction, retail, and education. Together, these industries account for 32% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $58K, Cle Elum workers bring in less than the average Washington resident. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the state average, Cle Elum has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (20%). Further, 14% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.