Living in Meadowdale, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meadowdale · Census data 2020–2024
Meadowdale has 3,009 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $173,902 (77% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $852,400, the median rent is $3,038/month.
Meadowdale at a glance
- Population
- 3,009
- Median age
- 44.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $173,902State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $852,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $3,038/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Meadowdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Meadowdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meadowdale the median home value is $852,400, 156% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,038 per month, which is 47.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,920 a month in housing costs.
Meadowdale median household income
The median household income in Meadowdale is $173,902 and the income per person is $70,558. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Meadowdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,099
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.74
Meadowdale demographics
- Population
- 3,009
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,082
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meadowdale ›
Education in Meadowdale
48.8% of adults 25 and older in Meadowdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meadowdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Meadowdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale | 3,009 | $173,902 | $852,400 | $3,038 |
| Picnic Point | 10,261 | $129,734 | $833,800 | $2,319 |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | $101,088 | $616,400 | $2,145 |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $686,900 | $1,742 |
| Lake Stickney | 15,890 | $94,020 | $620,300 | $1,806 |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | $132,861 | $884,900 | $2,166 |
| Larch Way | 4,424 | $160,040 | $842,600 | $2,002 |
| Edmonds | 42,735 | $122,449 | $890,100 | $1,903 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
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What is the median household income in Meadowdale, WA?
The median household income in Meadowdale is $173,902, 77% 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 Meadowdale?
The median home value in Meadowdale is $852,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Meadowdale?
The median gross rent in Meadowdale is $3,038 per month, about 47.7% of household income.
Is Meadowdale, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Meadowdale?
The median age in Meadowdale is 44.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Meadowdale?
The average commute to work in Meadowdale is 26 minutes; 33.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meadowdale?
The unemployment rate in Meadowdale is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meadowdale?
48.8% of adults in Meadowdale 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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