Washington
Big Lake is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,648. Residents earn $119,000 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Big Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Big Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Big Lake is $119,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Big Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Big Lake is $659,800, making it a premium housing market at 134% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,932 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Big Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 5.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,000 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,496 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $659,800 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,047,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,047,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $241 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,932 |
| 66% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.4% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 96 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3958°N, 122.2432°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.5% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |