The Town FilesTaholah, Washington
Community in Grays Harbor County · population 776 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,300
- Household income
- $45,114
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 69°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 35.8
Taholah is a community of 776 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The median home is worth $101,300, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks quieter than 92% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 85% of Washington towns.
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in Washington With the Cheapest Homes
- #2 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Washington
- #8 in The 25 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Washington
- #15 in The 20 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Washington With Mild Winters
- #48 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #49 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
How Taholah 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 Taholah is worth $101,300, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $45,114, which is more affordable than 100% of Washington towns. Median rent is $704 a month. 78.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Taholah | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,300 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $704 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $45,114 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 78.7% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Taholah
| People | Taholah | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.8% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 12.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 54.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Taholah
July highs average 69.4°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 115.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Taholah 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 Taholah itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Taholah
2 public schools with 181 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taholah Elementary & Middle School | K-8 | 116 | 10.5 |
| Taholah High School | 9-12 | 65 | 10.8 |
Towns near Taholah
- Ocean Shores, WA25.6 mi · 6,715 people · home $383,500
- Hoquiam, WA29.5 mi · 8,776 people · home $228,200
Taholah questions
Is Taholah, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Taholah scores better for retirees than 54% of Washington towns and quieter than 92%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Taholah?
The median owner-occupied home in Taholah is valued at $101,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,114, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $704 a month.
What is the weather like in Taholah?
July highs average 69.4°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 115.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Taholah get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Taholah 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)