The Town FilesAberdeen, Washington
City in Grays Harbor County · population 17,013 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,300
- Household income
- $52,195
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 68°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.7
Aberdeen is a city of 17,013 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The median home is worth $237,300, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Washington towns, more walkable than 94% of Washington towns, hipper than 94% of Washington towns.
How Aberdeen ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Aberdeen is worth $237,300, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $52,195, which is more affordable than 74% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,049 a month. 56.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aberdeen | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,300 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,049 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $52,195 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 56.5% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Aberdeen
| People | Aberdeen | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Aberdeen
July highs average 68.2°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 84.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 1950.
Severe weather in Grays Harbor County since 1996
Grays Harbor County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor County had 23,816 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,803 a year. Unemployment was 6.3% in 2023; in Aberdeen itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Aberdeen
14 public schools with 3,455 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | 9-12 | 935 | 19.9 |
| Miller Junior High | 6-8 | 674 | 19.8 |
| Stevens Elementary School | PK-5 | 336 | 16.0 |
| A J West Elementary | PK-5 | 301 | 14.3 |
| McDermoth Elementary | K-5 | 299 | 16.6 |
| Robert Gray Elementary | PK-5 | 250 | 13.2 |
| Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School | K-12 | 181 | 11.3 |
| Central Park Elementary | PK-5 | 126 | 18.0 |
| Harbor Junior/Senior High School | 7-12 | 119 | 39.7 |
| Hopkins Elementary | PK-PK | 103 | 20.6 |
| Harbor Open Doors | 10-12 | 50 | — |
| Grays Harbor Academy | K-12 | 49 | 49.0 |
Towns near Aberdeen
- Hoquiam, WA4.6 mi · 8,776 people · home $228,200
- Central Park, WA5.1 mi · 2,841 people · home $335,500
- Montesano, WA11.0 mi · 4,138 people · home $354,300
- Ocean Shores, WA15.8 mi · 6,715 people · home $383,500
- Elma, WA19.0 mi · 3,438 people · home $409,600
- Raymond, WA20.4 mi · 3,081 people · home $267,500
Aberdeen questions
Is Aberdeen, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aberdeen scores better for retirees than 28% of Washington towns and quieter than 26%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Aberdeen?
The median owner-occupied home in Aberdeen is valued at $237,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,195, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,049 a month.
What is the weather like in Aberdeen?
July highs average 68.2°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 84.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Aberdeen get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Aberdeen in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)