Cathcart, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Cathcart is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,878. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,878 Population 487/sq mi density
$106,000 Median Income $56,885 per capita
$875,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 0.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$875,600 home value
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $875,600
211% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.0%
13% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.0%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,878
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$56,885
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute30 min

Housing

D
Home Value$875,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation371 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+98.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Libraries9

Is Cathcart a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cathcart receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. 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. Cathcart offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cathcart is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Cathcart among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cathcart is $875,600, making it a premium housing market at 211% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Cathcart experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Cathcart has a population of 1,878 with a density of 487 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%).

Population

1,878
Total Population
487
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cathcart vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.4%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.6%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cathcart vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cathcart is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Cathcart vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,885
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% 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 Rate0.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Work from Home20.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cathcart is $875,600, 211% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$875,600
211% above US avg
Median List Price$724,995

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$724,995
$/Sq Ft$369
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops13.3%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

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-Occupied83.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate0.80%
In Cathcart, 29.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 13.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.0%
10% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma11.3%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity13.6%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress10.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate70.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Cathcart has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.4 inches
12% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates47.8526°N, 122.1058°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 38.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% 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+38.0%
13% above US avg
High School+98.0%
School Test Score5.36
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density487/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Work from Home20.1%

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