At a Glance
Median Income
$111,295
$69,041 per capita
Home Value
$412,900
Zillow: $591,611
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
12.3% smoking rate
How Kapowsin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kapowsin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kapowsin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kapowsin residents earn a median household income of $111,295 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,041. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kapowsin is $412,900 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $591,611. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
8.4% of adults in Kapowsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kapowsin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population449
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,295
Per Capita$69,041
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$412,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$591,611
Housing Units225
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,177/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation644 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute47 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kapowsin was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.