Living in Picnic Point, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Picnic Point · Census data 2020–2024
Picnic Point has 10,261 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $129,734 (32% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $833,800, the median rent is $2,319/month.
Picnic Point at a glance
- Population
- 10,261
- Median age
- 41.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $129,734State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $833,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,319/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Picnic Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Picnic Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Picnic Point the median home value is $833,800, 151% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,319 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,907 a month in housing costs.
Picnic Point median household income
The median household income in Picnic Point is $129,734 and the income per person is $55,706. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Picnic Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,794
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.73
Picnic Point demographics
- Population
- 10,261
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 3,738
- Foreign-born
- 24.2%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Picnic Point ›
Education in Picnic Point
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Picnic Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Picnic Point
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Picnic Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Point | 10,261 | $129,734 | $833,800 | $2,319 |
| Meadowdale | 3,009 | $173,902 | $852,400 | $3,038 |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | $101,088 | $616,400 | $2,145 |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | $132,861 | $884,900 | $2,166 |
| Lake Stickney | 15,890 | $94,020 | $620,300 | $1,806 |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $686,900 | $1,742 |
| Larch Way | 4,424 | $160,040 | $842,600 | $2,002 |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | $124,494 | $785,400 | $2,185 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
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What is the median household income in Picnic Point, WA?
The median household income in Picnic Point is $129,734, 32% 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 Picnic Point?
The median home value in Picnic Point is $833,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Picnic Point?
The median gross rent in Picnic Point is $2,319 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Picnic Point, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Picnic Point?
The median age in Picnic Point is 41.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Picnic Point?
The average commute to work in Picnic Point is 30 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Picnic Point?
The unemployment rate in Picnic Point is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Picnic Point?
42.5% of adults in Picnic Point 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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