At a Glance
Median Income
$144,625
$65,073 per capita
Home Value
$837,100
Zillow: $1,181,229
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Fall City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fall City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fall City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fall City residents earn a median household income of $144,625 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,073. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Fall City is $837,100 , 197% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,181,229. Median rent is $1,781/month, with 29.6% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Fall City reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,246/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Fall City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fall City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,743
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,625
Per Capita$65,073
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
B
Home Value$837,100
Rent$1,781
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$1,181,229
Housing Units767
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,246/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain63.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation124 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries78
Did You Know?
Fall City was founded in 1856.
The median home in Fall City was built in 1972.
38.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.9% 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.