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Hockinson, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Clark County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,993 Population 435/sq mi density
$132,083 Median Income $55,154 per capita
$661,900 Home Value $842,207 Zillow
$1,697 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,762 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,083 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$661,900 home value, $1,697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hockinson, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$132,083
76% above
$55,154 per capita
Home Value
$661,900
135% above
Zillow: $842,207
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
46% above
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
1,762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
33% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
251 sunny days/yr

How Hockinson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hockinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
176%
Home Value
235%
Rent
146%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hockinson 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

Hockinson residents earn a median household income of $132,083 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,154. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hockinson is $661,900 , 135% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $842,207. Median rent is $1,697/month, with 27.7% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Hockinson reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,762/100K.

Education

44.7% of adults in Hockinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hockinson has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population5,993
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$132,083
Per Capita$55,154
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398

Housing

B+
Home Value$661,900
Rent$1,697
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$842,207
Housing Units2,043
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property1,762/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,422/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation387 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Hockinson was built in 1992.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.