Dash Point, WA

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.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
984 Population 1,538/sq mi density
$137,721 Median Income $78,762 per capita
$920,700 Home Value
$1,461 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,721 median income, 0.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$920,700 home value, $1,461/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $137,721
83% higher than US avg
Home Value $920,700
227% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.9%
30% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,461
26% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

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

People

Population984
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density1,538/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,721
Per Capita$78,762
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$64,941M
Commute30 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$920,700
Rent$1,461
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation248 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Libraries29

Is Dash Point a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Dash Point has a population of 984 with a density of 1,538 people per square mile. The median age is 59.5 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.7%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

984
Total Population
1,538
People / sq mi
59.5yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Dash Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.7%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dash Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dash Point is $137,721, which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Dash Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$137,721
83% above US avg
Per Capita Income$78,762
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
IRS Avg AGI$90,111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,820
County GDP$64,941M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,771
Healthcare2,355
Retail2,124
Manufacturing537

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,011
100% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dash Point is $920,700, 227% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,461 (26% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$920,700
227% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,461
26% above 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-Occupied87.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,011
100% above US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
In Dash Point, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 15.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dash Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity15.6%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Checkup Rate69.7%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access81.6%
Healthcare Facilities2,355

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)86
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Dash Point has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation248 ft (76 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,538/sq mi
Coordinates47.3125°N, 122.4140°W
County FIPS53053
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.1%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.9%
30% above US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,538/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries29
Healthcare Facilities2,355
Restaurants1,771
Retail Stores2,124

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)86
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Work from Home18.0%

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