Living in Cottage Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cottage Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Cottage Lake has 22,518 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $213,106 (117% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,230,700, the median rent is $2,740/month.
Cottage Lake at a glance
- Population
- 22,518
- Median age
- 44.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $213,106State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,230,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,740/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cottage Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 117% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 118% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cottage Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cottage Lake the median home value is $1,230,700, 270% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,740 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,744 a month in housing costs.
Cottage Lake median household income
The median household income in Cottage Lake is $213,106 and the income per person is $93,328. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Cottage Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,040
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.88
Cottage Lake demographics
- Population
- 22,518
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 7,794
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cottage Lake ›
Education in Cottage Lake
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Cottage Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 26.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cottage Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Cottage Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lake | 22,518 | $213,106 | $1,230,700 | $2,740 |
| Woodinville | 13,438 | $164,398 | $1,100,100 | $2,416 |
| Maltby | 10,910 | $185,457 | $1,002,100 | $2,158 |
| High Bridge | 3,196 | $167,337 | $963,700 | — |
| Duvall | 8,526 | $197,361 | $830,100 | $2,042 |
| Redmond | 77,353 | $162,560 | $1,167,800 | $2,409 |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 23,047 | $185,369 | $1,218,500 | $2,556 |
| Bothell | 49,610 | $140,427 | $925,100 | $2,346 |
| Bothell East | 14,578 | $198,882 | $1,131,600 | $2,406 |
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What is the median household income in Cottage Lake, WA?
The median household income in Cottage Lake is $213,106, 117% 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 Cottage Lake?
The median home value in Cottage Lake is $1,230,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Cottage Lake?
The median gross rent in Cottage Lake is $2,740 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Cottage Lake, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 117% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 118% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cottage Lake?
The median age in Cottage Lake is 44.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Cottage Lake?
The average commute to work in Cottage Lake is 26 minutes; 33.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cottage Lake?
The unemployment rate in Cottage Lake is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cottage Lake?
67.8% of adults in Cottage 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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