At a Glance
Median Income
$116,563
$54,263 per capita
Home Value
$498,700
Zillow: $670,898
Median Rent
$1,672/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
1,737/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Enumclaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Enumclaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Enumclaw a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Enumclaw residents earn a median household income of $116,563 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,263. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Enumclaw is $498,700 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,898. Median rent is $1,672/month, with 31.3% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Enumclaw reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,737/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Enumclaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Enumclaw has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population12,663
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,445/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,563
Per Capita$54,263
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
A
Home Value$498,700
Rent$1,672
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$670,898
Housing Units5,531
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property1,737/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary242/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation745 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries78
Did You Know?
Enumclaw was founded in 1885.
The median home in Enumclaw was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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