Median Income
$141,000
88% higher than US avg
Home Value
$1,600,000
468% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$1,550
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.1%
51% lower than US avg
How King Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population27,333
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / FemaleN/A
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,000
Per Capita$80,400
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty6.1%
Commute34 min
Housing
F
Home Value$1,600,000
Rent$1,550
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units9,346
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation994 ft
Education
Bachelor's+N/A
High School+N/A
Is King a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, King receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. King has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in King is $141,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 88% above $75,149. This places King among higher-income communities. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in King is $1,600,000, making it a premium housing market at 468% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,550 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Climate & Weather
King experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 53.1 inches of snow.
King has a population of 27,333 with a density of 860 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.6%), with 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 11.5% Asian.
Population
27,333
Total Population
2021 Census
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
The median household income in King is $141,000, which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $141,000 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $80,400 |
Employment & Poverty
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| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 34.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 52.5% |
The median home value in King is $1,600,000, 468% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,550 (33% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $1,600,000 |
| 468% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,550 |
| 33% above US avg |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
Health Metrics: King vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: King vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
King has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 53.1 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9651°N, 79.5901°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |