Living in Fobes Hill, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fobes Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Fobes Hill has 2,569 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $133,553 (36% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $827,900, the median rent is $1,401/month.
Fobes Hill at a glance
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 42.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $133,553State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $827,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,401/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Fobes Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fobes Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fobes Hill the median home value is $827,900, 149% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,401 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,970 a month in housing costs.
Fobes Hill median household income
The median household income in Fobes Hill is $133,553 and the income per person is $56,753. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Fobes Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,013
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.58
Fobes Hill demographics
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 996
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fobes Hill ›
Education in Fobes Hill
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Fobes Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fobes Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Fobes Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fobes Hill | 2,569 | $133,553 | $827,900 | $1,401 |
| Snohomish | 10,239 | $87,250 | $683,900 | $1,654 |
| Bunk Foss | 3,627 | $155,201 | $831,000 | $2,705 |
| Everett | 111,845 | $83,512 | $565,300 | $1,740 |
| Cavalero | 1,591 | $148,462 | $656,000 | $3,127 |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | $138,912 | $784,000 | $2,443 |
| Lake Stevens | 40,253 | $122,336 | $635,600 | $2,224 |
| Machias | 1,276 | $151,875 | $714,100 | $3,102 |
| Silver Firs | 22,306 | $163,418 | $859,900 | $2,881 |
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What is the median household income in Fobes Hill, WA?
The median household income in Fobes Hill is $133,553, 36% 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 Fobes Hill?
The median home value in Fobes Hill is $827,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Fobes Hill?
The median gross rent in Fobes Hill is $1,401 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Fobes Hill, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Fobes Hill?
The median age in Fobes Hill is 42.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Fobes Hill?
The average commute to work in Fobes Hill is 34 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fobes Hill?
The unemployment rate in Fobes Hill is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fobes Hill?
45.8% of adults in Fobes Hill 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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