The Town FilesGrays Harbor County, Washington
77,053 people. The median home is worth $314,000 (typical Washington town: $475,000) and the median household earns $64,414.
Towns in Grays Harbor County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 17,013 | $237,300 | $52,195 | 37.7 |
| Hoquiam | 8,776 | $228,200 | $49,795 | 40.2 |
| Ocean Shores | 6,715 | $383,500 | $58,202 | 63.9 |
| Montesano | 4,138 | $354,300 | $67,540 | 38.9 |
| Elma | 3,438 | $409,600 | $78,086 | 42.6 |
| Central Park | 2,841 | $335,500 | $99,127 | 47.6 |
People and housing
| Grays Harbor County | Typical Washington town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,000 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,062 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $64,414 | $90,625 |
| Median age | 44.7 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
23,816 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,803 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 27 storm events in Grays Harbor County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Grays Harbor County has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).