Living in Lake Cavanaugh, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Cavanaugh · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Cavanaugh has 304 residents with a median age of 70.3. The median household income is $119,318 (22% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $614,000.
Lake Cavanaugh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Cavanaugh at a glance
- Population
- 304
- Median age
- 70.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $119,318State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $614,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.1%
Is Lake Cavanaugh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Washington median.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Cavanaugh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Cavanaugh the median home value is $614,000, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Lake Cavanaugh median household income
The median household income in Lake Cavanaugh is $119,318 and the income per person is $76,140. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lake Cavanaugh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 54.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.63
54.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Cavanaugh has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Cavanaugh demographics
- Population
- 304
- Median age
- 70.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 70.4%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 15.8%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Cavanaugh ›
Education in Lake Cavanaugh
65.1% of adults 25 and older in Lake Cavanaugh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Cavanaugh
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 16.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Lake Cavanaugh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cavanaugh | 304 | $119,318 | $614,000 | — |
| Oso | 245 | $140,486 | $741,100 | — |
| Arlington Heights | 2,727 | $127,244 | $751,100 | — |
| Bryant | 2,648 | $121,669 | $665,500 | — |
| Arlington | 21,095 | $88,231 | $538,800 | $1,905 |
| Big Lake | 2,326 | $109,286 | $666,400 | $1,980 |
| Sunday Lake | 1,375 | $91,500 | $697,100 | — |
| Swede Heaven | 746 | $113,333 | $435,700 | — |
| Clear Lake | 1,093 | $71,667 | $550,500 | $731 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Cavanaugh, WA?
The median household income in Lake Cavanaugh is $119,318, 22% 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 Lake Cavanaugh?
The median home value in Lake Cavanaugh is $614,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Lake Cavanaugh, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Washington median. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lake Cavanaugh?
The median age in Lake Cavanaugh is 70.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Cavanaugh?
The unemployment rate in Lake Cavanaugh is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Cavanaugh?
65.1% of adults in Lake Cavanaugh 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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