Living in Carnation, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carnation · Census data 2020–2024
Carnation has 2,366 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $152,763 (56% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $875,000, the median rent is $2,175/month.
Carnation at a glance
- Population
- 2,366
- Median age
- 36.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $152,763State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $875,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,175/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Carnation a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Carnation
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carnation the median home value is $875,000, 163% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,175 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,467 a month in housing costs.
Carnation median household income
The median household income in Carnation is $152,763 and the income per person is $61,388. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Carnation: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 768
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.12
Carnation demographics
- Population
- 2,366
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 758
- Foreign-born
- 14%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carnation ›
Education in Carnation
47.9% of adults 25 and older in Carnation have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carnation
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Carnation vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
| Ames Lake | 1,245 | $250,001 | $1,225,000 | — |
| Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 1,549 | $201,845 | $847,500 | — |
| Fall City | 1,618 | $177,019 | $1,010,300 | $2,688 |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 23,047 | $185,369 | $1,218,500 | $2,556 |
| Duvall | 8,526 | $197,361 | $830,100 | $2,042 |
| Snoqualmie | 13,798 | $214,107 | $977,200 | $2,938 |
| Sammamish | 66,463 | $239,690 | $1,407,300 | $2,857 |
| Issaquah | 39,591 | $154,669 | $963,000 | $2,590 |
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What is the median household income in Carnation, WA?
The median household income in Carnation is $152,763, 56% 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 Carnation?
The median home value in Carnation is $875,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Carnation?
The median gross rent in Carnation is $2,175 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Carnation, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Carnation?
The median age in Carnation is 36.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Carnation?
The average commute to work in Carnation is 31 minutes; 27.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carnation?
The unemployment rate in Carnation is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carnation?
47.9% of adults in Carnation 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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