At a Glance
Median Income
$135,156
$51,495 per capita
Home Value
$602,700
Zillow: $553,785
Median Rent
$2,659/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,108/100K
7,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Fife Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fife Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fife Heights 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
Fife Heights residents earn a median household income of $135,156 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,495. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fife Heights is $602,700 , 114% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $553,785. Median rent is $2,659/month, with 21.9% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Fife Heights reports 1,108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,005/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Fife Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fife Heights has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,508
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,539/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,156
Per Capita$51,495
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$602,700
Rent$2,659
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$553,785
Housing Units550
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,108/100K
Property7,005/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation414 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Fife Heights was built in 1986.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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