Lake Bosworth, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Lake Bosworth is a small town in Washington with a population of 980. Residents earn $109,375 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
980 Population 248/sq mi density
$109,375 Median Income $45,333 per capita
$636,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,375 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$636,300 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,375
46% higher than US avg
Home Value $636,300
126% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.3%
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
93% lower than US avg

How Lake Bosworth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population980
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,375
Per Capita$45,333
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$61,970M
Commute40 min

Housing

B
Home Value$636,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Elevation625 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries20

Is Lake Bosworth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Bosworth receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. 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. Lake Bosworth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Bosworth is $109,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Lake Bosworth among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Bosworth is $636,300, making it a premium housing market at 126% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Bosworth 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.

Lake Bosworth has a population of 980 with a density of 248 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.4%).

Population

980
Total Population
248
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Bosworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Bosworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Bosworth is $109,375, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Lake Bosworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,375
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,333
Avg Weekly Wage$1,537
IRS Avg AGI$106,757

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,620
County GDP$61,970M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,759
Healthcare2,227
Retail2,137
Manufacturing769

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,839
95% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.6 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Bosworth is $636,300, 126% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$636,300
126% above US avg
Median List Price$1,132,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,132,000
$/Sq Ft$608
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,839
95% above US avg
Effective Rate1.07%
In Lake Bosworth, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 28.2% report depression. 16.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake Bosworth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma12.0%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate69.5%
Premature Death6,059/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access87.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,227

Crime Rates: Lake Bosworth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)57
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Lake Bosworth has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall83.1 inches
119% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates48.0555°N, 121.9820°W
County FIPS53061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 57.8%

Winner: Democrat by 19 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.3%
4% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score5.36
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density248/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities2,227
Restaurants1,759
Retail Stores2,137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)57
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.6 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

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