At a Glance
Median Income
$117,813
$43,231 per capita
Home Value
$436,100
Zillow: $477,013
Violent Crime
531/100K
4,599/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Gorst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gorst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gorst a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gorst residents earn a median household income of $117,813 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,231. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorst is $436,100 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,013. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Gorst reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,599/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Gorst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorst has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$117,813
Per Capita$43,231
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
A+
Home Value$436,100
Rent
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$477,013
Housing Units198
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property4,599/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Gorst was built in 1959.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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