Living in Mount Vista, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mount Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Mount Vista has 10,764 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $100,293 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $586,600, the median rent is $2,041/month.
Mount Vista at a glance
- Population
- 10,764
- Median age
- 41.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $100,293State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $586,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,041/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Mount Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mount Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mount Vista the median home value is $586,600, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,041 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,341 a month in housing costs.
Mount Vista median household income
The median household income in Mount Vista is $100,293 and the income per person is $47,852. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Mount Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,508
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.55
Mount Vista demographics
- Population
- 10,764
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 4,189
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mount Vista ›
Education in Mount Vista
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Mount Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mount Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Mount Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
| Dollars Corner | 638 | $90,655 | $587,500 | — |
| Meadow Glade | 2,281 | $129,427 | $650,300 | $1,460 |
| Hazel Dell | 23,237 | $86,305 | $455,500 | $1,753 |
| Brush Prairie | 2,526 | $122,827 | $568,000 | $1,682 |
| Felida | 10,841 | $165,208 | $674,000 | $2,419 |
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What is the median household income in Mount Vista, WA?
The median household income in Mount Vista is $100,293, about the same as 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 Mount Vista?
The median home value in Mount Vista is $586,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Mount Vista?
The median gross rent in Mount Vista is $2,041 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Mount Vista, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mount Vista?
The median age in Mount Vista is 41.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Mount Vista?
The average commute to work in Mount Vista is 22 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mount Vista?
The unemployment rate in Mount Vista is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mount Vista?
38.7% of adults in Mount Vista 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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