Living in Medical Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Medical Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Medical Lake has 4,950 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $79,989 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $368,700, the median rent is $785/month.
Medical Lake at a glance
- Population
- 4,950
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $79,989State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $368,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $785/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Medical Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Medical Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medical Lake the median home value is $368,700, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,558 a month in housing costs.
Medical Lake median household income
The median household income in Medical Lake is $79,989 and the income per person is $37,136. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Medical Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,242
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.13
Medical Lake demographics
- Population
- 4,950
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 2,055
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Medical Lake ›
Education in Medical Lake
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Medical Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Medical Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Medical Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | $79,989 | $368,700 | $785 |
| Fairchild AFB | 2,931 | $69,917 | — | $1,808 |
| Four Lakes | 322 | $80,951 | — | — |
| Airway Heights | 11,245 | $62,874 | $348,500 | $1,389 |
| Cheney | 12,804 | $54,503 | $395,900 | $1,156 |
| Reardan | 726 | $73,864 | $311,300 | $740 |
| Spokane | 230,293 | $70,064 | $363,500 | $1,215 |
| Town and Country | 4,890 | $92,652 | $356,800 | $1,600 |
| Spangle | 322 | $74,145 | $314,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Medical Lake, WA?
The median household income in Medical Lake is $79,989, 18% 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 Medical Lake?
The median home value in Medical Lake is $368,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Medical Lake?
The median gross rent in Medical Lake is $785 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Medical Lake, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Medical Lake?
The median age in Medical Lake is 41.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Medical Lake?
The average commute to work in Medical Lake is 21 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Medical Lake?
The unemployment rate in Medical Lake is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Medical Lake?
33.3% of adults in Medical 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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