Concrete, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Concrete is a small town in Washington with a population of 838. Residents earn $85,208 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
838 Population 716/sq mi density
$85,208 Median Income $37,728 per capita
$319,900 Home Value $253,805 Zillow
$628 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,208 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$319,900 home value, $628/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,208
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $319,900
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population838
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,208
Per Capita$37,728
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$9,574M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$319,900
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$253,805

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain71.2 in/yr
Elevation261 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+73.8%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute44 min
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Concrete a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Concrete 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. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Concrete offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Concrete is $85,208, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Concrete is $319,900, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Concrete experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Concrete has a population of 838 with a density of 716 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 2.4% Black.

Population

838
Total Population
716
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Concrete vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Concrete vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Concrete is $85,208, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Concrete vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,208
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,728
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
IRS Avg AGI$88,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,856
County GDP$9,574M

Business (County)

Restaurants368
Healthcare369
Retail489
Manufacturing177

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,793
94% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.3 min
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Concrete is $319,900, 13% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,805.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$319,900
13% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$253,805

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg

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-Occupied75.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,793
94% above US avg
Effective Rate2.12%
In Concrete, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.8% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma12.4%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.5%
Checkup Rate66.0%
Premature Death6,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access75.9%
Healthcare Facilities369

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Concrete has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 71.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall71.2 inches
87% above US avg
Snowfall16.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation261 ft (80 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates48.5326°N, 121.7552°W
County FIPS53057
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.1%
D 52.9%

Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+73.8%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density716/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities369
Restaurants368
Retail Stores489

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.3 min
Work from Home4.1%

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