Fairwood CDP (King County), WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
18,437 Population 3,890/sq mi density
$119,013 Median Income $56,354 per capita
$658,000 Home Value $750,897 Zillow
$2,152 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$119,013 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$658,000 home value, $2,152/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairwood CDP (King County), WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,013
58% above
$56,354 per capita
Home Value
$658,000
133% above
Zillow: $750,897
Median Rent
$2,152/mo
85% above
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
44% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Fairwood CDP (King County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairwood CDP (King County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
158%
Home Value
233%
Rent
185%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairwood CDP (King County) a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairwood CDP (King County) residents earn a median household income of $119,013 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,354. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairwood CDP (King County) is $658,000 , 133% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $750,897. Median rent is $2,152/month, with 31.0% 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 1980.

Education

48.5% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairwood CDP (King County) has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population18,437
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,890/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born22.8%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,013
Per Capita$56,354
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B+
Home Value$658,000
Rent$2,152
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$750,897
Housing Units7,330
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation495 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations42
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairwood CDP (King County) was built in 1980.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
22.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.