Living in Lake Roesiger, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Roesiger · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Roesiger has 815 residents with a median age of 62.1. The median household income is $119,586 (22% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $661,200.
Lake Roesiger is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Roesiger at a glance
- Population
- 815
- Median age
- 62.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $119,586State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $661,200State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Lake Roesiger a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Roesiger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Roesiger the median home value is $661,200, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,250 a month in housing costs.
Lake Roesiger median household income
The median household income in Lake Roesiger is $119,586 and the income per person is $70,859. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lake Roesiger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 853
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 56.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.20
56.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Roesiger has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Roesiger demographics
- Population
- 815
- Median age
- 62.1
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 37.3%
- Households
- 371
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Roesiger ›
Education in Lake Roesiger
40.8% of adults 25 and older in Lake Roesiger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Roesiger
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 37.4%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Lake Roesiger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Roesiger | 815 | $119,586 | $661,200 | — |
| Three Lakes | 4,055 | $172,879 | $842,800 | $1,730 |
| Chain Lake | 4,950 | $161,286 | $873,000 | $1,755 |
| Lake Bosworth | 907 | $106,900 | $678,300 | — |
| Woods Creek | 6,943 | $156,950 | $822,800 | $2,603 |
| Machias | 1,276 | $151,875 | $714,100 | $3,102 |
| Monroe North | 1,456 | $169,844 | $707,500 | — |
| North Sultan | 355 | $125,625 | $796,500 | — |
| Cavalero | 1,591 | $148,462 | $656,000 | $3,127 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Roesiger, WA?
The median household income in Lake Roesiger is $119,586, 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 Roesiger?
The median home value in Lake Roesiger is $661,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Lake Roesiger, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Lake Roesiger?
The median age in Lake Roesiger is 62.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lake Roesiger?
The average commute to work in Lake Roesiger is 45 minutes; 37.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Roesiger?
The unemployment rate in Lake Roesiger is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Roesiger?
40.8% of adults in Lake Roesiger 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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