Living in Canyon Creek, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canyon Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Canyon Creek has 3,910 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $77,604 (21% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $446,300, the median rent is $1,821/month.
Canyon Creek at a glance
- Population
- 3,910
- Median age
- 36.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $77,604State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $446,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,821/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Canyon Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Canyon Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canyon Creek the median home value is $446,300, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,821 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,947 a month in housing costs.
Canyon Creek median household income
The median household income in Canyon Creek is $77,604 and the income per person is $30,581. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Canyon Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,548
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.68
Canyon Creek demographics
- Population
- 3,910
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 1,458
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canyon Creek ›
Education in Canyon Creek
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Canyon Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canyon Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Canyon Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek | 3,910 | $77,604 | $446,300 | $1,821 |
| Granite Falls | 4,659 | $105,136 | $562,700 | $1,825 |
| Lake Bosworth | 907 | $106,900 | $678,300 | — |
| Lochsloy | 3,029 | $106,484 | $610,200 | $1,250 |
| Lake Cassidy | 3,292 | $113,403 | $705,000 | $1,734 |
| Sisco Heights | 3,015 | $119,158 | $735,000 | $1,701 |
| Arlington Heights | 2,727 | $127,244 | $751,100 | — |
| Marysville | 73,002 | $103,974 | $567,900 | $1,997 |
| Arlington | 21,095 | $88,231 | $538,800 | $1,905 |
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What is the median household income in Canyon Creek, WA?
The median household income in Canyon Creek is $77,604, 21% lower 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 Canyon Creek?
The median home value in Canyon Creek is $446,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Canyon Creek?
The median gross rent in Canyon Creek is $1,821 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Canyon Creek, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Canyon Creek?
The median age in Canyon Creek is 36.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Canyon Creek?
The average commute to work in Canyon Creek is 40 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canyon Creek?
The unemployment rate in Canyon Creek is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canyon Creek?
18.9% of adults in Canyon Creek 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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