Electric City, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
800 Population 402/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $41,371 per capita
$219,700 Home Value $318,461 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
50°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

Electric City, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,875
4% below
$41,371 per capita
Home Value
$219,700
22% below
Zillow: $318,461
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
10% below
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Electric City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
78%
Rent
90%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Electric City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Electric City residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,371. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,148 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Electric City is $219,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,461. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 25.9% 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 1974.

Education

17.0% of adults in Electric City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Electric City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population800
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$41,371
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,700
Rent$1,043
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$318,461
Housing Units471
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation1,603 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Electric City was founded in 1950.
The median home in Electric City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.