Washington · Metropolitan Area
Bonney Lake is a small city in Washington with a population of 22,776. Residents earn $131,524 per year, which is 75% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bonney Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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. Bonney Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bonney Lake is $131,524, which is significantly higher than the national average — 75% above $75,149. This places Bonney Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Bonney Lake is $558,900, making it a premium housing market at 98% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,212 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bonney Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,759 per 100,000, 41% above the national average.
29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Bonney 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 45.1 inches, including 5.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,524 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,539 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Census Median | $558,900 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $671,859 |
| Median List Price | $687,500 |
| Median List Price | $687,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $276 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,212 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,738 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.25% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Total Violent | 108.0/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.4/100K |
| Robbery | 37.8/100K |
| Assault | 37.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,759.3/100K |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 642.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,906.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 210.6/100K |
| Arson | 5.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1995°N, 122.1630°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.6% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,771/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |