Washington · Metropolitan Area
Graham is a mid-size city in Washington with a population of 35,090. Residents earn $115,501 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Graham receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Graham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Graham is $115,501, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Graham among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Graham is $472,800, making it a premium housing market at 68% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,172 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Graham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches, including 5.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 87.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.3% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,501 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,689 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% 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 | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 42.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $472,800 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $591,611 |
| Median List Price | $591,873 |
| Median List Price | $591,873 |
| $/Sq Ft | $264 |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 39.1% |
| Inventory | 64 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,172 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,517 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.8% |
| 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 | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 42.7 sq mi (110.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0343°N, 122.2769°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Total Area | 42.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| 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 | 42.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |