The Town FilesNorth Bonneville, Washington
City in Skamania County · population 1,397 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $445,900
- Household income
- $100,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 44.1
North Bonneville is a city of 1,397 people in Skamania County, Washington. The median home is worth $445,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks quieter than 83% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 81% of Washington towns, more of a college town than 78% of Washington towns.
How North Bonneville 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 North Bonneville is worth $445,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $100,417, which is more affordable than 78% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,043 a month. 62.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Bonneville | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $445,900 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,043 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $100,417 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 62.7% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in North Bonneville
| People | North Bonneville | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in North Bonneville
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 80.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.3 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of North Bonneville since 1950.
Severe weather in Skamania County since 1996
Skamania County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: 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 |
| July 3, 2023 | Fire | FM-5467: Tunnel Five Fire |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 17, 2022 | Fire | FM-5456: Nakia Creek Fire |
Jobs and pay in Skamania County
Skamania County had 2,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,276 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in North Bonneville itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in North Bonneville
1 public school with 83 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skamania Elementary | K-8 | 83 | 13.8 |
Towns near North Bonneville
- Stevenson, WA5.2 mi · 1,491 people · home $496,500
- Cascade Locks, OR5.6 mi · 1,379 people · home $385,100
- Carson, WA9.6 mi · 2,323 people · home $490,400
- Washougal, WA18.5 mi · 17,039 people · home $552,300
- Odell, OR20.3 mi · 2,328 people · home $433,600
- Fern Prairie, WA20.5 mi · 2,061 people · home $628,200
- Troutdale, OR21.5 mi · 16,300 people · home $456,100
- Mount Hood Villages, OR21.9 mi · 4,586 people · home $455,500
North Bonneville questions
Is North Bonneville, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Bonneville scores better for retirees than 81% of Washington towns and quieter than 83%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in North Bonneville?
The median owner-occupied home in North Bonneville is valued at $445,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,417, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,043 a month.
What is the weather like in North Bonneville?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 80.2 inches of precipitation a year and 10.3 inches of snow.
Does North Bonneville get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of North Bonneville 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)