Living in Silver Firs, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Silver Firs · Census data 2020–2024
Silver Firs has 22,306 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $163,418 (67% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $859,900, the median rent is $2,881/month.
Silver Firs at a glance
- Population
- 22,306
- Median age
- 38.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $163,418State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $859,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,881/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Silver Firs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Silver Firs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Silver Firs the median home value is $859,900, 158% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,881 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,985 a month in housing costs.
Silver Firs median household income
The median household income in Silver Firs is $163,418 and the income per person is $67,790. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Silver Firs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,719
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.91
Silver Firs demographics
- Population
- 22,306
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 7,655
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Silver Firs ›
Education in Silver Firs
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Silver Firs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Silver Firs
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Silver Firs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Firs | 22,306 | $163,418 | $859,900 | $2,881 |
| Cathcart | 2,064 | $130,400 | $908,900 | — |
| Clearview | 3,254 | $192,540 | $892,000 | $2,357 |
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | $192,937 | $905,400 | $3,152 |
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | $124,364 | $903,800 | $2,249 |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | $138,912 | $784,000 | $2,443 |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | $124,494 | $785,400 | $2,185 |
| Bothell East | 14,578 | $198,882 | $1,131,600 | $2,406 |
| Maltby | 10,910 | $185,457 | $1,002,100 | $2,158 |
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What is the median household income in Silver Firs, WA?
The median household income in Silver Firs is $163,418, 67% 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 Silver Firs?
The median home value in Silver Firs is $859,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Silver Firs?
The median gross rent in Silver Firs is $2,881 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Silver Firs, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Silver Firs?
The median age in Silver Firs is 38.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Silver Firs?
The average commute to work in Silver Firs is 32 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Silver Firs?
The unemployment rate in Silver Firs is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Silver Firs?
51.9% of adults in Silver Firs 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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