Living in Lake Goodwin, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Goodwin · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Goodwin has 5,536 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $105,437 (7% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $718,400, the median rent is $1,316/month.
Lake Goodwin at a glance
- Population
- 5,536
- Median age
- 52.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $105,437State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $718,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,316/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Lake Goodwin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Goodwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Goodwin the median home value is $718,400, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,060 a month in housing costs.
Lake Goodwin median household income
The median household income in Lake Goodwin is $105,437 and the income per person is $74,991. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lake Goodwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,361
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.44
Lake Goodwin demographics
- Population
- 5,536
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 2,272
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Goodwin ›
Education in Lake Goodwin
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Lake Goodwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Goodwin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Lake Goodwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Goodwin | 5,536 | $105,437 | $718,400 | $1,316 |
| Kayak Point | 1,883 | $119,352 | $711,200 | — |
| Warm Beach | 3,442 | $99,940 | $671,100 | $2,111 |
| Sunday Lake | 1,375 | $91,500 | $697,100 | — |
| Arlington | 21,095 | $88,231 | $538,800 | $1,905 |
| Marysville | 73,002 | $103,974 | $567,900 | $1,997 |
| Sisco Heights | 3,015 | $119,158 | $735,000 | $1,701 |
| Stanwood | 8,373 | $90,242 | $593,100 | $1,766 |
| Camano | 17,303 | $105,231 | $670,800 | $1,896 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Goodwin, WA?
The median household income in Lake Goodwin is $105,437, 7% 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 Goodwin?
The median home value in Lake Goodwin is $718,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lake Goodwin?
The median gross rent in Lake Goodwin is $1,316 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Lake Goodwin, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Goodwin?
The median age in Lake Goodwin is 52.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lake Goodwin?
The average commute to work in Lake Goodwin is 38 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Goodwin?
The unemployment rate in Lake Goodwin is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Goodwin?
28.5% of adults in Lake Goodwin 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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