Living in Wenatchee
Wenatchee is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 33,636 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #1,312 of 16,523), remote workers (top 21%, #1,471 of 7,271), early retirees (top 23%, #2,382 of 10,762).
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- The landscape belongs to Columbia Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 27 min and sets around 1:13; in late June it sets around 6:02.
How Wenatchee ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,230 of 11,898 | #247 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,250 of 9,771 | #65 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,335 of 8,006 | #126 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,975 of 6,237 | #150 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,904 of 9,474 | #206 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #3,401 of 9,474 | #152 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,382 of 10,762 | #89 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,471 of 7,271 | #31 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 23 | #7,460 of 8,006 | #206 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,864 of 12,111 | #16 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 39 | #5,229 of 7,271 | #167 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,116 of 9,474 | #210 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #14,942 of 18,063 | #187 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #1,312 of 16,523 | #72 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,545 of 18,063 | #136 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #5,647 of 16,523 | #157 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #7,488 of 21,167 | #236 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,218 of 12,111 | #144 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 28 | #8,869 of 12,111 | #253 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Wenatchee 2 km
- East Wenatchee Bench 2 km
- Quincy (Washington) 40 km
- Ellensburg 51 km
- Ephrata (Washington) 58 km
- Moses Lake 84 km
- Selah 87 km
- Terrace Heights (Washington) 91 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.