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Deer Park, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,605 Population 668/sq mi density
$57,294 Median Income $28,830 per capita
$317,500 Home Value $456,299 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
548 Violent Crime/100K 8,559 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$57,294 median income, 9.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$317,500 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
548 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Deer Park, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,294
24% below
$28,830 per capita
Home Value
$317,500
13% above
Zillow: $456,299
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
548/100K
44% above
8,559/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Deer Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
113%
Rent
77%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deer Park a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deer Park residents earn a median household income of $57,294 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,830. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deer Park is $317,500 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,299. Median rent is $890/month, with 35.1% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Deer Park reports 548 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,559/100K.

Education

13.3% of adults in Deer Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deer Park has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population4,605
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,294
Per Capita$28,830
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259

Housing

B+
Home Value$317,500
Rent$890
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$456,299
Housing Units1,808
Rent Burden35.1%

Crime

F
Violent548/100K
Property8,559/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,202 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Deer Park was founded in 1908.
The median home in Deer Park was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.