Living in Vashon, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vashon · Census data 2020–2024
Vashon has 9,934 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $120,571 (23% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $790,700, the median rent is $1,670/month.
Vashon at a glance
- Population
- 9,934
- Median age
- 52.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $120,571State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $790,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,670/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Vashon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Washington median.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vashon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vashon the median home value is $790,700, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,670 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,218 a month in housing costs.
Vashon median household income
The median household income in Vashon is $120,571 and the income per person is $67,682. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Vashon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,464
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.36
Vashon demographics
- Population
- 9,934
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 4,180
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vashon ›
Education in Vashon
50.1% of adults 25 and older in Vashon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vashon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 39.4%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 6.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Vashon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vashon | 9,934 | $120,571 | $790,700 | $1,670 |
| Normandy Park | 6,659 | $162,476 | $1,014,100 | $1,893 |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Des Moines | 32,823 | $92,483 | $597,000 | $1,799 |
| Burien | 51,513 | $91,318 | $638,800 | $1,782 |
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Dash Point | 889 | $130,234 | $890,500 | — |
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Browns Point | 979 | $96,875 | $795,500 | $2,025 |
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What is the median household income in Vashon, WA?
The median household income in Vashon is $120,571, 23% 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 Vashon?
The median home value in Vashon is $790,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Vashon?
The median gross rent in Vashon is $1,670 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Vashon, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Washington median. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Vashon?
The median age in Vashon is 52.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Vashon?
The average commute to work in Vashon is 34 minutes; 39.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vashon?
The unemployment rate in Vashon is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vashon?
50.1% of adults in Vashon 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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