Living in Snoqualmie, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Snoqualmie · Census data 2020–2024
Snoqualmie has 13,798 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $214,107 (118% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $977,200, the median rent is $2,938/month.
Snoqualmie at a glance
- Population
- 13,798
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $214,107State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $977,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,938/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Snoqualmie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 118% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Snoqualmie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Snoqualmie the median home value is $977,200, 194% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,938 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,626 a month in housing costs.
Snoqualmie median household income
The median household income in Snoqualmie is $214,107 and the income per person is $86,563. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Snoqualmie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,774
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.01
Snoqualmie demographics
- Population
- 13,798
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 33%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 4,582
- Foreign-born
- 14.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Snoqualmie ›
Education in Snoqualmie
71% of adults 25 and older in Snoqualmie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Snoqualmie
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.8%
- Drive alone
- 55.9%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.8%
Snoqualmie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie | 13,798 | $214,107 | $977,200 | $2,938 |
| Fall City | 1,618 | $177,019 | $1,010,300 | $2,688 |
| North Bend | 7,953 | $175,109 | $1,048,600 | $2,091 |
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
| Ames Lake | 1,245 | $250,001 | $1,225,000 | — |
| Riverbend | 1,748 | $148,269 | $811,100 | $2,767 |
| Mirrormont | 4,019 | $181,842 | $973,900 | $2,083 |
| Wilderness Rim | 1,560 | $149,870 | $681,300 | — |
| Riverpoint | 831 | $175,577 | $1,121,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Snoqualmie, WA?
The median household income in Snoqualmie is $214,107, 118% 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?
The median home value in Snoqualmie is $977,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Snoqualmie?
The median gross rent in Snoqualmie is $2,938 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Snoqualmie, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 118% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Snoqualmie?
The median age in Snoqualmie is 38.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Snoqualmie?
The average commute to work in Snoqualmie is 29 minutes; 32.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Snoqualmie?
The unemployment rate in Snoqualmie is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Snoqualmie?
71% of adults in Snoqualmie 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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