Living in Enumclaw, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Enumclaw · Census data 2020–2024
Enumclaw has 12,798 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $121,250 (24% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $524,600, the median rent is $1,954/month.
Enumclaw at a glance
- Population
- 12,798
- Median age
- 42.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $121,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $524,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,954/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Enumclaw a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Washington median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Enumclaw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Enumclaw the median home value is $524,600, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,954 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,388 a month in housing costs.
Enumclaw median household income
The median household income in Enumclaw is $121,250 and the income per person is $55,477. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Enumclaw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,548
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.46
Enumclaw demographics
- Population
- 12,798
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 5,135
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Enumclaw ›
Education in Enumclaw
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Enumclaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Enumclaw
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Enumclaw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw | 12,798 | $121,250 | $524,600 | $1,954 |
| Buckley | 5,371 | $124,583 | $574,100 | $1,992 |
| Prairie Heights | 4,998 | $130,640 | $500,200 | $1,828 |
| South Prairie | 309 | $117,250 | $444,000 | — |
| Wilkeson | 552 | $130,250 | $434,300 | $1,594 |
| Black Diamond | 5,961 | $141,383 | $779,100 | $1,453 |
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | $607,900 | $2,256 |
| Lake Tapps | 12,798 | $148,005 | $742,400 | $2,091 |
More for people moving to Enumclaw
Enumclaw ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Enumclaw: FAQ
What is the median household income in Enumclaw, WA?
The median household income in Enumclaw is $121,250, 24% 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 Enumclaw?
The median home value in Enumclaw is $524,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Enumclaw?
The median gross rent in Enumclaw is $1,954 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Enumclaw, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Washington median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Enumclaw?
The median age in Enumclaw is 42.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Enumclaw?
The average commute to work in Enumclaw is 33 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Enumclaw?
The unemployment rate in Enumclaw is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Enumclaw?
27.3% of adults in Enumclaw 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.
Last updated: