Living in Fall City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fall City · Census data 2020–2024
Fall City has 1,618 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $177,019 (80% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,010,300, the median rent is $2,688/month.
Fall City at a glance
- Population
- 1,618
- Median age
- 41.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $177,019State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,010,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,688/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Fall City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 79% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fall City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fall City the median home value is $1,010,300, 204% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,688 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,706 a month in housing costs.
Fall City median household income
The median household income in Fall City is $177,019 and the income per person is $79,961. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Fall City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 737
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.38
Fall City demographics
- Population
- 1,618
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 679
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fall City ›
Education in Fall City
61.5% of adults 25 and older in Fall City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fall City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 39.6%
- Drive alone
- 50.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Fall City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall City | 1,618 | $177,019 | $1,010,300 | $2,688 |
| Snoqualmie | 13,798 | $214,107 | $977,200 | $2,938 |
| Ames Lake | 1,245 | $250,001 | $1,225,000 | — |
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
| Sammamish | 66,463 | $239,690 | $1,407,300 | $2,857 |
| Issaquah | 39,591 | $154,669 | $963,000 | $2,590 |
| Mirrormont | 4,019 | $181,842 | $973,900 | $2,083 |
| Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 1,549 | $201,845 | $847,500 | — |
| North Bend | 7,953 | $175,109 | $1,048,600 | $2,091 |
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What is the median household income in Fall City, WA?
The median household income in Fall City is $177,019, 80% 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 Fall City?
The median home value in Fall City is $1,010,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Fall City?
The median gross rent in Fall City is $2,688 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Fall City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 79% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Fall City?
The median age in Fall City is 41.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Fall City?
The average commute to work in Fall City is 30 minutes; 39.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fall City?
The unemployment rate in Fall City is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fall City?
61.5% of adults in Fall City 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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