Eatonville, WA

Washington

Eatonville is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,843. Residents earn $93,603 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,843 Population 1,554/sq mi density
$93,603 Median Income $38,266 per capita
$413,700 Home Value $583,045 Zillow
$1,297 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 2,231 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,603 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$413,700 home value, $1,297/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K (91% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,603
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $413,700
47% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 35/100K
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,297
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,843
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density1,554/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,603
Per Capita$38,266
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$5,122M
Commute37 min

Housing

A
Home Value$413,700
Rent$1,297
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$583,045

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property2,231/100K
Murder35.4/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary602/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation822 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute37 min
Libraries6

Is Eatonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eatonville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Eatonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eatonville is $93,603, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eatonville is $413,700, 47% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,297 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Eatonville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,231 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Eatonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Eatonville has a population of 2,843 with a density of 1,554 people per square mile. The median age is 26.9 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.7%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

2,843
Total Population
1,554
People / sq mi
26.9yrs
Median Age
31% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Eatonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.2%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.8%
27% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eatonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eatonville is $93,603, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Eatonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,603
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,266
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
IRS Avg AGI$70,906

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,236
County GDP$5,122M

Business (County)

Restaurants219
Healthcare200
Retail301
Manufacturing99

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,781
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.7 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Eatonville is $413,700, 47% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,297 (12% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $583,045.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$413,700
47% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$583,045
Median List Price$650,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
$/Sq Ft$289
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,297
12% 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-Occupied72.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,781
37% above US avg
Effective Rate1.16%
In Eatonville, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.8% report depression. 19.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Eatonville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.5%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity19.0%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.0%
Checkup Rate68.6%
Premature Death9,177/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access57.4%
Healthcare Facilities200
Eatonville has a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents, 91% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,231 per 100,000 (14% above US avg). The murder rate is 35.4 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent35.4/100K
91% below US avg
Murder35.4/100K
462% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,230.9/100K
14% above US avg
Burglary602.0/100K
Theft1,416.4/100K
Vehicle Theft212.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Eatonville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation822 ft (251 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,554/sq mi
Coordinates46.8682°N, 122.2696°W
County FIPS53041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 32%

Winner: Republican by 33 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,554/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities200
Restaurants219
Retail Stores301

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.7 min
Work from Home9.7%

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