Washington · Metropolitan Area
Battle Ground is a small city in Washington with a population of 21,293. Residents earn $100,185 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Battle Ground receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Battle Ground offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Battle Ground is $100,185, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Battle Ground among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Battle Ground is $452,000, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,469 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Battle Ground is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,762 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Battle Ground 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 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 86.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,185 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,326 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,017 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below 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 | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $452,000 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $602,231 |
| Median List Price | $570,000 |
| Median List Price | $570,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $305 |
| Homes Sold | 39 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 29.6% |
| Inventory | 115 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,469 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,200 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,422/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Total Violent | 124.7/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.1/100K |
| Robbery | 16.3/100K |
| Assault | 81.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,761.6/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 271.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,371.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 119.3/100K |
| Arson | 27.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.4 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7768°N, 122.5410°W |
| County FIPS | 53011 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,450/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Retail Stores | 1,062 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |