At a Glance
Median Income
$148,932
$69,150 per capita
Home Value
$830,200
Zillow: $723,475
Median Rent
$1,728/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8.6% smoking rate
How Chain Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chain Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chain Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chain Lake residents earn a median household income of $148,932 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,150. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Chain Lake is $830,200 , 195% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,475. Median rent is $1,728/month, with 18.0% 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 1990.
Education
42.5% of adults in Chain Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chain Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,989
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,932
Per Capita$69,150
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
B+
Home Value$830,200
Rent$1,728
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$723,475
Housing Units1,665
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation335 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries78
Did You Know?
The median home in Chain Lake was built in 1990.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
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.