Living in Mukilteo, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mukilteo · Census data 2020–2024
Mukilteo has 21,323 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $132,861 (35% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $884,900, the median rent is $2,166/month.
Mukilteo at a glance
- Population
- 21,323
- Median age
- 42.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $132,861State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $884,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,166/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Mukilteo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mukilteo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mukilteo the median home value is $884,900, 166% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,166 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,883 a month in housing costs.
Mukilteo median household income
The median household income in Mukilteo is $132,861 and the income per person is $66,677. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Mukilteo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,752
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.54
Mukilteo demographics
- Population
- 21,323
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 8,365
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mukilteo ›
Education in Mukilteo
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Mukilteo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mukilteo
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Mukilteo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | $132,861 | $884,900 | $2,166 |
| Picnic Point | 10,261 | $129,734 | $833,800 | $2,319 |
| Meadowdale | 3,009 | $173,902 | $852,400 | $3,038 |
| Lake Stickney | 15,890 | $94,020 | $620,300 | $1,806 |
| Clinton | 1,419 | $76,458 | $664,800 | $1,410 |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | $101,088 | $616,400 | $2,145 |
| Larch Way | 4,424 | $160,040 | $842,600 | $2,002 |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $686,900 | $1,742 |
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | $124,364 | $903,800 | $2,249 |
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What is the median household income in Mukilteo, WA?
The median household income in Mukilteo is $132,861, 35% 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 Mukilteo?
The median home value in Mukilteo is $884,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Mukilteo?
The median gross rent in Mukilteo is $2,166 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Mukilteo, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mukilteo?
The median age in Mukilteo is 42.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Mukilteo?
The average commute to work in Mukilteo is 26 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mukilteo?
The unemployment rate in Mukilteo is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mukilteo?
56.3% of adults in Mukilteo 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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