Living in South Creek, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Creek · Census data 2020–2024
South Creek has 2,191 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $84,759 (14% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $610,600.
South Creek at a glance
- Population
- 2,191
- Median age
- 52.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $84,759State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $610,600State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is South Creek a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Creek the median home value is $610,600, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,229 a month in housing costs.
South Creek median household income
The median household income in South Creek is $84,759 and the income per person is $59,544. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in South Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,026
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.33
South Creek demographics
- Population
- 2,191
- Median age
- 52.3
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 934
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Creek ›
Education in South Creek
7.6% of adults 25 and older in South Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
South Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Creek | 2,191 | $84,759 | $610,600 | — |
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | $107,313 | $473,500 | $2,172 |
| Graham | 35,079 | $116,862 | $516,700 | $2,095 |
| Clear Lake | 1,271 | $95,882 | $788,500 | $1,699 |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | $477,400 | $2,386 |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $445,700 | $1,813 |
| Roy | 735 | $98,750 | $442,600 | $2,227 |
| McKenna | 669 | $92,667 | $539,800 | — |
| Summit View | 8,480 | $108,806 | $524,300 | $1,887 |
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What is the median household income in South Creek, WA?
The median household income in South Creek is $84,759, 14% lower 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 South Creek?
The median home value in South Creek is $610,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is South Creek, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in South Creek?
The median age in South Creek is 52.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in South Creek?
The average commute to work in South Creek is 44 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Creek?
The unemployment rate in South Creek is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Creek?
7.6% of adults in South 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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