Washington · Metropolitan Area
Amboy is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,545. Residents earn $127,639 per year, which is 70% above the national average.
Based on current data, Amboy receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Amboy stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Amboy is $127,639, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Amboy among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Amboy is $582,700, making it a premium housing market at 107% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Amboy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches, including 6.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 81.8% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,639 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,414 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,017 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,322 |
| County GDP | $33,425M |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Healthcare | 1,402 |
| Retail | 1,062 |
| Manufacturing | 427 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.06% |
| Commute Time | 42.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $582,700 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $676,599 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $367 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.06% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,422/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 83.3 inches |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9159°N, 122.4889°W |
| County FIPS | 53011 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Retail Stores | 1,062 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 42.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |