Winthrop, WA Real Estate & Information

About 240 miles northeast of Seattle on Highway 20, in the aspen forests of the Cascade Mountains, you will find the town of Winthrop. The population within the town limits is approximately 400, with an additional 1,500 people living in the surrounding area. The community celebrates the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, offering the cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities for which Washington is famous. Following the examples of Leavenworth, Washington with its Bavarian theme and the Danish flavor of Solvang, California, the businessmen of Winthrop agreed upon a western theme for a 1972 renovation project. As the North Cascades Highway reached completion, it brought many new visitors to enjoy this unique community.

Shopping and Dining

Strolling along the boardwalks of Winthrop, you will find surprising shopping opportunities like the contemporary women's clothing at Rascal's. Winthrop Mountain Sports carries clothing and footwear for outdoor activities. The French Quail offers quirky fashions, jewelry, and accessories. You will find books at Trail's End, home decor at Aspen Grove, and groceries at Evergreen IGA.

Dining opportunities are plentiful near Winthrop real estate, with the Dining Room at Sun Mountain Lodge offering a breathtaking view of the valley, the Wolf Creek Bar & Grill, offering delicious meals in a casual atmosphere, and the homey goodness of Arrowleaf Bistro. Enjoy delicious coffee from Lariat Coffee Roasters and pub food with micro brewed beer from Old Schoolhouse Brewery.

Parks and Recreation

Adventure is always just around the corner from Winthrop real estate. In winter, Winthrop is at the heart of the Methow Valley cross-country ski trails, often heralded as some of the best in the country. The Loup Loup Ski Bowl is just 30 minutes from town and boasts 1,240 vertical feet of downhill skiing. Skaters enjoy the Winthrop Ice and Sports Rink for outdoor skating. Pearrygin Lake State Park offers 1,200 acres of lush campgrounds along a lake with 11,000 feet of waterfront. During the summer, it offers fishing, picnic facilities, boating, swimming, volleyball, and more. In winter, visitors engage in snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Methow Scotch Creek, Sinlahekin, and Wells Wildlife Areas are all within Okanogan County. In the spring and summer, Morning Glory Balloon Tours offer unforgettable views of the spectacular terrain around Winthrop. Bear Creek is a certified Audubon golf course, which offers several hours of challenging golf in an exquisite setting.

Living

Tourism drives the economy of the Winthrop area, with the median household income about $42,621. The two largest employment categories are management and business, 16.84 percent, service at 16.32 percent, and sales and office, 9.47 percent. Winthrop real estate typically means a rustic retreat nestled on generous acreage with panoramic views. Spacious floor plans include gourmet kitchens and traditional architecture. Rural lifestyles are perfect for equestrians. Energy sources are generally electric, supplemented by propane and wood-burning stoves. Home designs let you appreciate the natural surroundings with features like private decks and wrap-around view windows. Aspen stands under crystal blue skies create colorful landscapes. Some properties include barns or other out buildings that might increase the median home cost of $239,100.

The median age of the Winthrop resident is 47.9 years. City-data tells us that the median household income is about $39,188. Of the adult population, 90.6 percent have graduated from high school and 31.3 percent hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Schools, Health and Transportation

Methow Valley School District serves the 554 students living in and near Winthrop real estate. The district includes three schools, Methow Valley Elementary, Liberty Bell Junior High, and Pateros High. Wenatchee Valley College serves the educational needs of the North Central Washington region providing associates degrees in liberal arts and sciences designed to transfer to the 16 colleges and universities in Washington State. The college is 46.3 miles east of Winthrop on Highway 20.

The closest hospitals to Winthrop are Mid-Valley Hospital, 43.7 miles away in Omak, North Valley Hospital, which is 69.3 miles away in Tonasket, and Okanogan-Douglas District Hospital, 49.6 miles away in Brewster. Wenatchee Valley Clinic in Omak accepts walk-ins. Aero Methow provides nonprofit ambulance and rescue services to the Methow Valley.

Transportation services near Winthrop real estate include the ski shuttle that runs between Winthrop and Mazama, the Gabby Cabby taxi service, and the Okanogan County Transportation Network's white bus. The bus provides transportation to the senior center and the grocery store as well as monthly trips to Omak and Wenatchee. Omak City Airport does not support commercial flights, but does offer charter flights to several destinations. State Highway 20 connects Winthrop real estate to the rest of the world.

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