Living in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Snoqualmie Pass · Census data 2020–2024
Snoqualmie Pass has 428 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $140,054 (43% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $962,100, the median rent is $1,148/month.
Snoqualmie Pass is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Snoqualmie Pass at a glance
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 55.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $140,054State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $962,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,148/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Snoqualmie Pass a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Snoqualmie Pass
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Snoqualmie Pass the median home value is $962,100, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,689 a month in housing costs.
Snoqualmie Pass median household income
The median household income in Snoqualmie Pass is $140,054 and the income per person is $74,581. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Snoqualmie Pass: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 377
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 46.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.01
46.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Snoqualmie Pass has many vacation and second homes.
Snoqualmie Pass demographics
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 203
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Snoqualmie Pass ›
Education in Snoqualmie Pass
52% of adults 25 and older in Snoqualmie Pass have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Snoqualmie Pass
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Snoqualmie Pass vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie Pass | 428 | $140,054 | $962,100 | $1,148 |
| Riverpoint | 831 | $175,577 | $1,121,000 | — |
| Roslyn | 1,076 | $104,800 | $565,200 | $1,500 |
| Easton | 647 | $112,500 | $769,300 | $2,542 |
| Riverbend | 1,748 | $148,269 | $811,100 | $2,767 |
| Wilderness Rim | 1,560 | $149,870 | $681,300 | — |
| North Bend | 7,953 | $175,109 | $1,048,600 | $2,091 |
| Snoqualmie | 13,798 | $214,107 | $977,200 | $2,938 |
| Baring | 177 | $79,659 | $617,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Snoqualmie Pass, WA?
The median household income in Snoqualmie Pass is $140,054, 43% 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 Snoqualmie Pass?
The median home value in Snoqualmie Pass is $962,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Snoqualmie Pass?
The median gross rent in Snoqualmie Pass is $1,148 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Snoqualmie Pass, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Snoqualmie Pass?
The median age in Snoqualmie Pass is 55.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Snoqualmie Pass?
The average commute to work in Snoqualmie Pass is 33 minutes; 30.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Snoqualmie Pass?
The unemployment rate in Snoqualmie Pass is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Snoqualmie Pass?
52% of adults in Snoqualmie Pass 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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