Living in Loon Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Loon Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Loon Lake has 906 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $76,250 (22% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $340,800.
Loon Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Loon Lake at a glance
- Population
- 906
- Median age
- 52State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $340,800State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Loon Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Loon Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Loon Lake the median home value is $340,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,440 a month in housing costs.
Loon Lake median household income
The median household income in Loon Lake is $76,250 and the income per person is $34,338. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Loon Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 645
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 36%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.19
36% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Loon Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Loon Lake demographics
- Population
- 906
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 413
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Loon Lake ›
Education in Loon Lake
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Loon Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Loon Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Loon Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Lake | 906 | $76,250 | $340,800 | — |
| Clayton | 139 | $75,949 | — | — |
| Springdale | 451 | $43,125 | $210,400 | — |
| Deer Park | 4,791 | $54,391 | $347,000 | $1,006 |
| Chewelah | 2,606 | $54,167 | $267,400 | $885 |
| Suncrest | 5,345 | $100,952 | $522,500 | — |
| Fairwood | 10,674 | $91,988 | $469,100 | $1,208 |
| Green Bluff | 323 | $116,250 | $823,500 | — |
| Mead | 6,893 | $77,045 | $408,200 | $1,445 |
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What is the median household income in Loon Lake, WA?
The median household income in Loon Lake is $76,250, 22% lower 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 Loon Lake?
The median home value in Loon Lake is $340,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Loon Lake, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Loon Lake?
The median age in Loon Lake is 52 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Loon Lake?
The average commute to work in Loon Lake is 33 minutes; 28.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Loon Lake?
The unemployment rate in Loon Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Loon Lake?
20.5% of adults in Loon Lake 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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