Washington · Metropolitan Area
Dash Point is a small town in Washington with a population of 984. Residents earn $137,721 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dash Point receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. 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. Dash Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dash Point is $137,721, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Dash Point among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Dash Point is $920,700, making it a premium housing market at 227% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,461 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Dash Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,721 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,762 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.76% |
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $920,700 |
| 227% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,461 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.76% |
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.6% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.8 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 248 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3125°N, 122.4140°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.9% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,538/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |