Living in Ames Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ames Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Ames Lake has 1,245 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $250,001 (155% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,225,000.
Ames Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ames Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 47.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,225,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 98.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ames Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 155% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 117% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ames Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ames Lake the median home value is $1,225,000, 268% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ames Lake median household income
The median household income in Ames Lake is $250,001 and the income per person is $106,431. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ames Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 476
- Owner-occupied
- 98.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.62
Ames Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 476
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ames Lake ›
Education in Ames Lake
63.4% of adults 25 and older in Ames Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ames Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 37.2%
- Drive alone
- 46%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Ames Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Lake | 1,245 | $250,001 | $1,225,000 | — |
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 23,047 | $185,369 | $1,218,500 | $2,556 |
| Sammamish | 66,463 | $239,690 | $1,407,300 | $2,857 |
| Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 1,549 | $201,845 | $847,500 | — |
| Fall City | 1,618 | $177,019 | $1,010,300 | $2,688 |
| Duvall | 8,526 | $197,361 | $830,100 | $2,042 |
| Issaquah | 39,591 | $154,669 | $963,000 | $2,590 |
| Snoqualmie | 13,798 | $214,107 | $977,200 | $2,938 |
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What is the median household income in Ames Lake, WA?
The median household income in Ames Lake is $250,001, 155% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ames Lake?
The median home value in Ames Lake is $1,225,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Ames Lake, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 155% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 117% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Ames Lake?
The median age in Ames Lake is 47.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ames Lake?
The average commute to work in Ames Lake is 29 minutes; 37.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ames Lake?
The unemployment rate in Ames Lake is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ames Lake?
63.4% of adults in Ames Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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