At a Glance
Median Income
$137,721
$78,762 per capita
Home Value
$920,700
Zillow: $486,501
Median Rent
$1,461/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
794/100K
6,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Dash Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dash Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dash Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dash Point residents earn a median household income of $137,721 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,762. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dash Point is $920,700 , 227% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,501. Median rent is $1,461/month, with 41.9% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Dash Point reports 794 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 109% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,214/100K.
Education
43.9% of adults in Dash Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population984
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density1,538/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,721
Per Capita$78,762
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
C+
Home Value$920,700
Rent$1,461
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$486,501
Housing Units414
Rent Burden41.9%
Crime
F
Violent794/100K
Property6,214/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation248 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations103
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Dash Point was built in 1968.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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