Washington · Metropolitan Area
Granite Falls is a small town in Washington with a population of 4,658. Residents earn $100,720 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Granite Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Granite Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Granite Falls is $100,720, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Granite Falls among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Granite Falls is $519,800, making it a premium housing market at 84% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,725 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Granite Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,720 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,101 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,537 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,757 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,620 |
| County GDP | $61,970M |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Healthcare | 2,227 |
| Retail | 2,137 |
| Manufacturing | 769 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,839 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $519,800 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $578,156 |
| Median List Price | $520,000 |
| Median List Price | $520,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $315 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,725 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,839 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,227 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 57 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 83.1 inches |
| 119% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 434 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0896°N, 121.9692°W |
| County FIPS | 53061 |
Winner: Democrat by 19 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,117/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,227 |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Retail Stores | 2,137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 57 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |