Living in Salmon Creek, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salmon Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Salmon Creek has 20,017 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $111,631 (14% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $530,100, the median rent is $1,631/month.
Salmon Creek at a glance
- Population
- 20,017
- Median age
- 43.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $111,631State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $530,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,631/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Salmon Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Washington median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Salmon Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salmon Creek the median home value is $530,100, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,631 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,193 a month in housing costs.
Salmon Creek median household income
The median household income in Salmon Creek is $111,631 and the income per person is $50,359. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Salmon Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,007
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.53
Salmon Creek demographics
- Population
- 20,017
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 7,885
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salmon Creek ›
Education in Salmon Creek
36.4% of adults 25 and older in Salmon Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salmon Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Salmon Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
| Lake Shore | 6,978 | $130,729 | $566,100 | $2,241 |
| Hazel Dell | 23,237 | $86,305 | $455,500 | $1,753 |
| Felida | 10,841 | $165,208 | $674,000 | $2,419 |
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Minnehaha | 11,482 | $100,668 | $447,900 | $1,711 |
| Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $459,600 | $2,111 |
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
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What is the median household income in Salmon Creek, WA?
The median household income in Salmon Creek is $111,631, 14% 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 Salmon Creek?
The median home value in Salmon Creek is $530,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Salmon Creek?
The median gross rent in Salmon Creek is $1,631 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Salmon Creek, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Washington median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Salmon Creek?
The median age in Salmon Creek is 43.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Salmon Creek?
The average commute to work in Salmon Creek is 23 minutes; 25.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salmon Creek?
The unemployment rate in Salmon Creek is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salmon Creek?
36.4% of adults in Salmon Creek 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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