Artondale, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Artondale is a small city in Washington with a population of 14,051. Residents earn $156,908 per year, which is 109% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14,051 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$156,908 Median Income $66,006 per capita
$714,000 Home Value
$2,121 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$156,908 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$714,000 home value, $2,121/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $156,908
109% higher than US avg
Home Value $714,000
153% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.8%
66% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,121
82% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Artondale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,051
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,908
Per Capita$66,006
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$714,000
Rent$2,121
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation308 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Libraries9

Is Artondale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Artondale receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Artondale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Artondale is $156,908, which is significantly higher than the national average — 109% above $75,149. This places Artondale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Artondale is $714,000, making it a premium housing market at 153% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,121 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Artondale is a highly educated community — 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Artondale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Artondale has a population of 14,051 with a density of 1,050 people per square mile. The median age is 41.3 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.8%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

14,051
Total Population
1,050
People / sq mi
41.3yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
13.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Artondale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Artondale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Artondale is $156,908, which is 109% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Artondale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$156,908
109% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,006
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,739
County GDP$18,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants580
Healthcare720
Retail705
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Work from Home18.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Artondale is $714,000, 153% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,121 (82% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$714,000
153% above US avg
Median List Price$975,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$975,000
$/Sq Ft$433
Homes Sold13
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops27.3%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,121
82% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Artondale, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.1% report depression. 12.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Artondale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma10.4%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity12.7%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate70.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.8%
Healthcare Facilities720

Crime Rates: Artondale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Artondale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Coordinates47.3036°N, 122.6525°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.8%
66% above US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Total Area13.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Work from Home18.5%

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