Living in Chain Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chain Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Chain Lake has 4,950 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $161,286 (64% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $873,000, the median rent is $1,755/month.
Chain Lake at a glance
- Population
- 4,950
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $161,286State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $873,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,755/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Chain Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chain Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chain Lake the median home value is $873,000, 162% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,755 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,374 a month in housing costs.
Chain Lake median household income
The median household income in Chain Lake is $161,286 and the income per person is $72,549. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Chain Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,708
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.90
Chain Lake demographics
- Population
- 4,950
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 1,708
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chain Lake ›
Education in Chain Lake
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Chain Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chain Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28.4%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Chain Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Lake | 4,950 | $161,286 | $873,000 | $1,755 |
| Monroe North | 1,456 | $169,844 | $707,500 | — |
| Three Lakes | 4,055 | $172,879 | $842,800 | $1,730 |
| Monroe | 19,755 | $110,461 | $668,400 | $1,950 |
| Woods Creek | 6,943 | $156,950 | $822,800 | $2,603 |
| Snohomish | 10,239 | $87,250 | $683,900 | $1,654 |
| Lake Roesiger | 815 | $119,586 | $661,200 | — |
| Bunk Foss | 3,627 | $155,201 | $831,000 | $2,705 |
| Cathcart | 2,064 | $130,400 | $908,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chain Lake, WA?
The median household income in Chain Lake is $161,286, 64% 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 Chain Lake?
The median home value in Chain Lake is $873,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Chain Lake?
The median gross rent in Chain Lake is $1,755 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Chain Lake, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Chain Lake?
The median age in Chain Lake is 43.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Chain Lake?
The average commute to work in Chain Lake is 38 minutes; 28.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chain Lake?
The unemployment rate in Chain Lake is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chain Lake?
41.2% of adults in Chain 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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