Washington · Metropolitan Area
Fall City is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,743. Residents earn $144,625 per year, which is 92% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fall City receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fall City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fall City is $144,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 92% above $75,149. This places Fall City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Fall City is $837,100, making it a premium housing market at 197% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Fall City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $144,625 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,073 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,544 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $161,387 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 82,150 |
| County GDP | $477,154M |
| Restaurants | 6,697 |
| Healthcare | 8,565 |
| Retail | 6,042 |
| Manufacturing | 1,935 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,168 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 38.1% |
| Census Median | $837,100 |
| 197% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,181,229 |
| Median List Price | $869,000 |
| Median List Price | $869,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $602 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,781 |
| 53% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,168 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.6% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,529/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,565 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 146 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.3 inches |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5694°N, 121.9137°W |
| County FIPS | 53033 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.9% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 78 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,565 |
| Restaurants | 6,697 |
| Retail Stores | 6,042 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 146 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 38.1% |