Living in Three Lakes, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Three Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Three Lakes has 4,055 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $172,879 (76% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $842,800, the median rent is $1,730/month.
Three Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 4,055
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $172,879State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $842,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,730/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Three Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Three Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Three Lakes the median home value is $842,800, 153% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,730 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,317 a month in housing costs.
Three Lakes median household income
The median household income in Three Lakes is $172,879 and the income per person is $58,707. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Three Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,378
- Owner-occupied
- 96.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.8%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.20
Three Lakes demographics
- Population
- 4,055
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 1,269
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Three Lakes ›
Education in Three Lakes
40.8% of adults 25 and older in Three Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Three Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Three Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes | 4,055 | $172,879 | $842,800 | $1,730 |
| Chain Lake | 4,950 | $161,286 | $873,000 | $1,755 |
| Monroe North | 1,456 | $169,844 | $707,500 | — |
| Machias | 1,276 | $151,875 | $714,100 | $3,102 |
| Cavalero | 1,591 | $148,462 | $656,000 | $3,127 |
| Snohomish | 10,239 | $87,250 | $683,900 | $1,654 |
| Lake Roesiger | 815 | $119,586 | $661,200 | — |
| Bunk Foss | 3,627 | $155,201 | $831,000 | $2,705 |
| Monroe | 19,755 | $110,461 | $668,400 | $1,950 |
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What is the median household income in Three Lakes, WA?
The median household income in Three Lakes is $172,879, 76% 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 Three Lakes?
The median home value in Three Lakes is $842,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Three Lakes?
The median gross rent in Three Lakes is $1,730 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Three Lakes, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Three Lakes?
The median age in Three Lakes is 41.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Three Lakes?
The average commute to work in Three Lakes is 40 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Three Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Three Lakes is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Three Lakes?
40.8% of adults in Three Lakes 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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