Cottage Lake, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
23,170 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$197,331 Median Income $87,194 per capita
$1,164,000 Home Value $1,362,377 Zillow
$2,374 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$197,331 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,164,000 home value, $2,374/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cottage Lake, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$197,331
163% above
$87,194 per capita
Home Value
$1,164,000
313% above
Zillow: $1,362,377
Median Rent
$2,374/mo
104% above
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.7%
101% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
34% below
6.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Cottage Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cottage Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
263%
Home Value
413%
Rent
204%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
201%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cottage Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cottage Lake residents earn a median household income of $197,331 , which is 163% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $87,194. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cottage Lake is $1,164,000 , 313% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,362,377. Median rent is $2,374/month, with 27.9% 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 1985.

Education

67.7% of adults in Cottage Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cottage Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population23,170
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$197,331
Per Capita$87,194
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B
Home Value$1,164,000
Rent$2,374
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$1,362,377
Housing Units8,018
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity21.2%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation309 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Cottage Lake was built in 1985.
30.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.