Washington · Metropolitan Area
Fife Heights is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,508. Residents earn $135,156 per year, which is 80% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fife Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, high obesity rates. Fife Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fife Heights is $135,156, which is significantly higher than the national average — 80% above $75,149. This places Fife Heights among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Fife Heights is $602,700, making it a premium housing market at 114% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,659 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Fife Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 80.1% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.9% |
| 49% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $135,156 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,495 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
| Census Median | $602,700 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $774,370 |
| Median List Price | $774,370 |
| $/Sq Ft | $316 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,659 |
| 129% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.8 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 414 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,539/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2607°N, 122.3460°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,539/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |