At a Glance
Median Income
$121,719
$46,843 per capita
Home Value
$506,400
Zillow: $651,743
Median Rent
$1,824/mo
45.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,391/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Buckley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckley residents earn a median household income of $121,719 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,843. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckley is $506,400 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,743. Median rent is $1,824/month, with 45.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Buckley reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,391/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Buckley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population5,306
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,375/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,719
Per Capita$46,843
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$506,400
Rent$1,824
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$651,743
Housing Units2,008
Rent Burden45.1%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,391/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary578/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation732 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute37 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckley was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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