Living in Elk Plain, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elk Plain · Census data 2020–2024
Elk Plain has 14,276 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $107,313 (9% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $473,500, the median rent is $2,172/month.
Elk Plain at a glance
- Population
- 14,276
- Median age
- 38State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $107,313State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $473,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,172/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Elk Plain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Washington median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elk Plain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elk Plain the median home value is $473,500, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,172 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,371 a month in housing costs.
Elk Plain median household income
The median household income in Elk Plain is $107,313 and the income per person is $42,898. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Elk Plain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,059
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.96
Elk Plain demographics
- Population
- 14,276
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 4,810
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 16.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elk Plain ›
Education in Elk Plain
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Elk Plain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elk Plain
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Elk Plain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | $107,313 | $473,500 | $2,172 |
| South Creek | 2,191 | $84,759 | $610,600 | — |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | $477,400 | $2,386 |
| Graham | 35,079 | $116,862 | $516,700 | $2,095 |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $445,700 | $1,813 |
| Summit View | 8,480 | $108,806 | $524,300 | $1,887 |
| South Hill | 68,025 | $113,130 | $543,600 | $2,088 |
| Clover Creek | 7,345 | $95,061 | $471,900 | $1,814 |
| Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | $423,000 | $1,663 |
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What is the median household income in Elk Plain, WA?
The median household income in Elk Plain is $107,313, 9% 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 Elk Plain?
The median home value in Elk Plain is $473,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Elk Plain?
The median gross rent in Elk Plain is $2,172 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Elk Plain, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Washington median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Elk Plain?
The median age in Elk Plain is 38 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Elk Plain?
The average commute to work in Elk Plain is 37 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elk Plain?
The unemployment rate in Elk Plain is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elk Plain?
17.5% of adults in Elk Plain 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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