Washington
Lake Cavanaugh is a small town in Washington with a population of 305. Residents earn $106,875 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Cavanaugh receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lake Cavanaugh stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Cavanaugh is $106,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Lake Cavanaugh among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 64 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Cavanaugh is $601,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Lake Cavanaugh is a highly educated community — 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lake Cavanaugh experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 88.3% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,875 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $67,121 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 64.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 50.0% |
| Public Transit | 14.8% |
| Work from Home | 35.2% |
| Census Median | $601,000 |
| 113% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.7% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 63.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.0 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,021 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3168°N, 122.0107°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.3% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 64.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 50.0% |
| Public Transit | 14.8% |
| Work from Home | 35.2% |