At a Glance
Median Income
$141,097
$59,679 per capita
Home Value
$775,800
Zillow: $1,010,234
Median Rent
$1,831/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Carnation Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carnation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carnation a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carnation residents earn a median household income of $141,097 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,679. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carnation is $775,800 , 175% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,010,234. Median rent is $1,831/month, with 25.2% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Carnation reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,246/100K.
Education
45.2% of adults in Carnation hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carnation has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,476
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,134/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,097
Per Capita$59,679
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
B+
Home Value$775,800
Rent$1,831
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$1,010,234
Housing Units855
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,246/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain63.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries78
Did You Know?
The median home in Carnation was built in 1990.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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