The Town FilesWest Clarkston-Highland, Washington
Community in Asotin County · population 5,488 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $282,500
- Household income
- $51,860
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 46.5
West Clarkston-Highland is a community of 5,488 people in Asotin County, Washington. The median home is worth $282,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks hipper than 85% of Washington towns, more walkable than 75% of Washington towns, easier by car than 73% of Washington towns.
How West Clarkston-Highland 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 West Clarkston-Highland is worth $282,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $51,860, which is more affordable than 47% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,114 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Clarkston-Highland | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,500 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,114 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $51,860 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Clarkston-Highland
| People | West Clarkston-Highland | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 13.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 93.9% |
Weather in West Clarkston-Highland
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 30.3°F. About 12.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.7 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of West Clarkston-Highland since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 31, 1997 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 27, 1970.
Severe weather in Asotin County since 1996
Asotin County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| August 21, 2015 | Fire | EM-3372: Wildfires |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1825: Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Asotin County
Asotin County had 6,817 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,510 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in West Clarkston-Highland itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Towns near West Clarkston-Highland
- Clarkston, WA1.1 mi · 7,161 people · home $253,500
- Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA2.3 mi · 7,275 people · home $385,900
- Lewiston, ID3.4 mi · 34,203 people · home $333,700
- Moscow, ID22.9 mi · 25,435 people · home $376,400
- Pullman, WA23.4 mi · 32,901 people · home $424,800
West Clarkston-Highland questions
Is West Clarkston-Highland, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Clarkston-Highland scores better for retirees than 56% of Washington towns and quieter than 40%. 28.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.5).
How much does a house cost in West Clarkston-Highland?
The median owner-occupied home in West Clarkston-Highland is valued at $282,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,860, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,114 a month.
What is the weather like in West Clarkston-Highland?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.9 inches of precipitation a year and 12.7 inches of snow.
Does West Clarkston-Highland get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of West Clarkston-Highland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 31, 1997. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- 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)