Washington · Metropolitan Area
Canyon Creek is a small town in Washington with a population of 3,556. Residents earn $67,295 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Canyon Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Canyon Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Canyon Creek is $67,295, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Canyon Creek is $392,400, 39% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,701 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Canyon Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,295 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,537 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,757 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,620 |
| County GDP | $61,970M |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Healthcare | 2,227 |
| Retail | 2,137 |
| Manufacturing | 769 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,839 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 40.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $392,400 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $397,750 |
| Median List Price | $397,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $433 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,701 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,839 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,227 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 57 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 83.1 inches |
| 119% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 461 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1100°N, 121.9825°W |
| County FIPS | 53061 |
Winner: Democrat by 19 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,227 |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Retail Stores | 2,137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 57 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 40.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |