At a Glance
Median Income
$107,781
$54,109 per capita
Home Value
$554,600
Zillow: $615,229
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Fircrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fircrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fircrest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fircrest residents earn a median household income of $107,781 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,109. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Fircrest is $554,600 , 97% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $615,229. Median rent is $1,459/month, with 20.9% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Fircrest reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,430/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.5% of adults in Fircrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fircrest 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population7,082
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density4,482/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,781
Per Capita$54,109
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$554,600
Rent$1,459
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$615,229
Housing Units2,974
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,430/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary336/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation260 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations103
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Fircrest was built in 1965.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% 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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