Canterwood, WA

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.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,964 Population 1,385/sq mi density
$128,676 Median Income $69,200 per capita
$853,500 Home Value
$2,051 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$128,676 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$853,500 home value, $2,051/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $128,676
71% higher than US avg
Home Value $853,500
203% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.6%
53% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,051
76% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Canterwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,964
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,676
Per Capita$69,200
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute34 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$853,500
Rent$2,051
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation350 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Libraries9

Is Canterwood a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Canterwood has a population of 2,964 with a density of 1,385 people per square mile. The median age is 50.1 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.3%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

2,964
Total Population
1,385
People / sq mi
50.1yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Canterwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Canterwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canterwood is $128,676, which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Canterwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$128,676
71% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,200
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,739
County GDP$18,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants580
Healthcare720
Retail705
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.7 min
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Canterwood is $853,500, 203% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,051 (76% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$853,500
203% above US avg
Median List Price$1,139,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,139,950
$/Sq Ft$430
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,051
76% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate0.82%
In Canterwood, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 13.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Canterwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity13.8%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.6%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.8%
Healthcare Facilities720

Crime Rates: Canterwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Canterwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation350 ft (107 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,385/sq mi
Coordinates47.3765°N, 122.6020°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.6%
53% above US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,385/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.7 min
Work from Home16.9%

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