Living in Woodway, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodway · Census data 2020–2024
Woodway has 1,251 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $204,583 (108% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Woodway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodway at a glance
- Population
- 1,251
- Median age
- 47.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $204,583State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woodway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 108% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 254% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodway the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Woodway median household income
The median household income in Woodway is $204,583 and the income per person is $133,402. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Woodway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 474
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.67
Woodway demographics
- Population
- 1,251
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 467
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodway ›
Education in Woodway
71.8% of adults 25 and older in Woodway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 28.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodway
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 35.3%
- Drive alone
- 54.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Woodway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodway | 1,251 | $204,583 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Esperance | 4,189 | $148,640 | $790,700 | $2,463 |
| Edmonds | 42,735 | $122,449 | $890,100 | $1,903 |
| Shoreline | 61,431 | $112,751 | $811,100 | $1,985 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | $107,687 | $667,300 | $2,004 |
| Lake Forest Park | 13,335 | $159,904 | $953,200 | $2,333 |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $686,900 | $1,742 |
| Brier | 6,545 | $132,045 | $866,600 | $2,318 |
| Kingston | 2,496 | $90,625 | $585,300 | $1,357 |
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What is the median household income in Woodway, WA?
The median household income in Woodway is $204,583, 108% 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 Woodway?
The median home value in Woodway is $2,000,001, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Woodway, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 108% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 254% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Woodway?
The median age in Woodway is 47.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Woodway?
The average commute to work in Woodway is 25 minutes; 35.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodway?
The unemployment rate in Woodway is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodway?
71.8% of adults in Woodway 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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