Living in Canterwood, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canterwood · Census data 2020–2024
Canterwood has 2,971 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $159,808 (63% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $892,400.
Canterwood at a glance
- Population
- 2,971
- Median age
- 44.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $159,808State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $892,400State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 98.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Canterwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Canterwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canterwood the median home value is $892,400, 168% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,037 a month in housing costs.
Canterwood median household income
The median household income in Canterwood is $159,808 and the income per person is $86,555. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Canterwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,054
- Owner-occupied
- 98.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.82
Canterwood demographics
- Population
- 2,971
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canterwood ›
Education in Canterwood
52% of adults 25 and older in Canterwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canterwood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Canterwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Burley | 2,443 | $118,047 | $678,100 | $1,976 |
| Stansberry Lake | 1,807 | $90,917 | $399,300 | $2,167 |
| Artondale | 14,073 | $149,302 | $734,400 | $2,251 |
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What is the median household income in Canterwood, WA?
The median household income in Canterwood is $159,808, 63% 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 Canterwood?
The median home value in Canterwood is $892,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Canterwood, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Canterwood?
The median age in Canterwood is 44.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Canterwood?
The average commute to work in Canterwood is 35 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canterwood?
The unemployment rate in Canterwood is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canterwood?
52% of adults in Canterwood 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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