Electric City, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Electric City is a small town in Washington with a population of 800. Residents earn $71,875 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
800 Population 402/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $41,371 per capita
$219,700 Home Value $305,961 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,700 home value, $1,043/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,875
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $219,700
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,043
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population800
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$41,371
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,850M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,700
Rent$1,043
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$305,961

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain10.9 in/yr
Elevation1,603 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute13 min
Libraries3

Is Electric City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Electric City receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Electric City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Electric City is $71,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Electric City is $219,700, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Electric City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Electric City has a population of 800 with a density of 402 people per square mile. The median age is 55.4 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.4%), with 4.8% Hispanic.

Population

800
Total Population
402
People / sq mi
55.4yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Electric City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Electric City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Electric City is $71,875, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Electric City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,875
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,371
Avg Weekly Wage$989
IRS Avg AGI$72,977

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,148
County GDP$2,850M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare65
Retail92
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,588
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.3 min
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Electric City is $219,700, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,043 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $305,961.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,700
22% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$305,961
Median List Price$290,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$290,000
$/Sq Ft$222
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,043
10% below 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-Occupied83.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,588
60% above US avg
Effective Rate2.54%
In Electric City, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Electric City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma12.4%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate69.5%
Premature Death5,504/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access87.3%
Healthcare Facilities65

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters546

Safety Score

Electric City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.9 inches
71% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,603 ft (489 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates47.9130°N, 119.0461°W
County FIPS53017
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.0%
50% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density402/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities65
Restaurants65
Retail Stores92

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.3 min
Work from Home10.4%

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