Washington · Metropolitan Area
Canterwood is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,964. Residents earn $128,676 per year, which is 71% above the national average.
Based on current data, Canterwood receives an overall livability score of 4.3 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. Canterwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Canterwood is $128,676, which is significantly higher than the national average — 71% above $75,149. This places Canterwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 5.3% 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 Canterwood is $853,500, making it a premium housing market at 203% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,051 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Canterwood is a highly educated community — 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Canterwood 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.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $128,676 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,200 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.82% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $853,500 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,139,950 |
| Median List Price | $1,139,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $430 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,051 |
| 76% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.82% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.0 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3765°N, 122.6020°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.6% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |