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Canyon Creek, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Snohomish County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,556 Population 583/sq mi density
$67,295 Median Income $29,031 per capita
$392,400 Home Value $578,156 Zillow
$1,701 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 2,564 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,295 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$392,400 home value, $1,701/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Canyon Creek, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,295
10% below
$29,031 per capita
Home Value
$392,400
39% above
Zillow: $578,156
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
46% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
2,564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
166 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
139%
Rent
146%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canyon Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 4.9% (36% 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.

Safety & Crime

Canyon Creek reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,564/100K.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population3,556
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,295
Per Capita$29,031
Unemployment4.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property2,564/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain83.1 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.