At a Glance
Median Income
$67,295
$29,031 per capita
Home Value
$392,400
Zillow: $578,156
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
12.1% smoking rate
How Canyon Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canyon Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canyon Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canyon Creek residents earn a median household income of $67,295 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,031. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,620 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canyon Creek is $392,400 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $578,156. Median rent is $1,701/month, with 51.0% 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 1994.
Education
18.7% of adults in Canyon Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canyon Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,556
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,295
Per Capita$29,031
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$61,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,537
Housing
B
Home Value$392,400
Rent$1,701
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$578,156
Housing Units1,573
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation461 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute40 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Canyon Creek was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 57 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.