Living in Buckley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckley · Census data 2020–2024
Buckley has 5,371 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $124,583 (27% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $574,100, the median rent is $1,992/month.
Buckley at a glance
- Population
- 5,371
- Median age
- 42.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $124,583State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $574,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,992/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Buckley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Buckley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckley the median home value is $574,100, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,992 per month, which is 48.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,632 a month in housing costs.
Buckley median household income
The median household income in Buckley is $124,583 and the income per person is $48,255. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Buckley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,970
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.71
Buckley demographics
- Population
- 5,371
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 1,841
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckley ›
Education in Buckley
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Buckley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Buckley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley | 5,371 | $124,583 | $574,100 | $1,992 |
| Enumclaw | 12,798 | $121,250 | $524,600 | $1,954 |
| South Prairie | 309 | $117,250 | $444,000 | — |
| Prairie Heights | 4,998 | $130,640 | $500,200 | $1,828 |
| Wilkeson | 552 | $130,250 | $434,300 | $1,594 |
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Carbonado | 704 | $117,083 | $452,700 | $1,809 |
| Crocker | 1,254 | $109,695 | $419,400 | — |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | $607,900 | $2,256 |
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What is the median household income in Buckley, WA?
The median household income in Buckley is $124,583, 27% 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 Buckley?
The median home value in Buckley is $574,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Buckley?
The median gross rent in Buckley is $1,992 per month, about 48.8% of household income.
Is Buckley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Buckley?
The median age in Buckley is 42.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Buckley?
The average commute to work in Buckley is 32 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckley?
The unemployment rate in Buckley is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckley?
23.1% of adults in Buckley 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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