Living in Swede Heaven, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swede Heaven · Census data 2020–2024
Swede Heaven has 746 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $113,333 (15% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $435,700.
Swede Heaven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Swede Heaven at a glance
- Population
- 746
- Median age
- 58State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $113,333State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $435,700State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Swede Heaven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Swede Heaven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swede Heaven the median home value is $435,700, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,991 a month in housing costs.
Swede Heaven median household income
The median household income in Swede Heaven is $113,333 and the income per person is $60,546. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Swede Heaven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 468
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 29.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.25
Swede Heaven demographics
- Population
- 746
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 38.6%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 15.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swede Heaven ›
Education in Swede Heaven
25% of adults 25 and older in Swede Heaven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swede Heaven
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 52.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.4%
Swede Heaven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swede Heaven | 746 | $113,333 | $435,700 | — |
| Darrington | 1,412 | $66,488 | $419,400 | $879 |
| Oso | 245 | $140,486 | $741,100 | — |
| Verlot | 224 | $46,944 | $336,000 | — |
| Lake Cavanaugh | 304 | $119,318 | $614,000 | — |
| Arlington Heights | 2,727 | $127,244 | $751,100 | — |
| Canyon Creek | 3,910 | $77,604 | $446,300 | $1,821 |
| Concrete | 833 | $81,719 | $347,300 | $1,073 |
| Granite Falls | 4,659 | $105,136 | $562,700 | $1,825 |
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What is the median household income in Swede Heaven, WA?
The median household income in Swede Heaven is $113,333, 15% 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 Swede Heaven?
The median home value in Swede Heaven is $435,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Swede Heaven, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Swede Heaven?
The median age in Swede Heaven is 58 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Swede Heaven?
The average commute to work in Swede Heaven is 32 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swede Heaven?
The unemployment rate in Swede Heaven is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swede Heaven?
25% of adults in Swede Heaven 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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