Lake Roesiger, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Lake Roesiger is a small town in Washington with a population of 981. Residents earn $117,126 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
981 Population 253/sq mi density
$117,126 Median Income $62,235 per capita
$670,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,126 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$670,400 home value
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,126
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $670,400
138% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 42.4%
26% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.0%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population981
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,126
Per Capita$62,235
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$477,154M
Commute47 min

Housing

B
Home Value$670,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.7%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation771 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+82.4%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute47 min
Libraries78

Is Lake Roesiger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Roesiger receives an overall livability score of 4.3 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 Roesiger 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 Roesiger is $117,126, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Lake Roesiger 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 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Roesiger is $670,400, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Roesiger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Lake Roesiger has a population of 981 with a density of 253 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%).

Population

981
Total Population
253
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Roesiger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Roesiger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Roesiger is $117,126, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Lake Roesiger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,126
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,235
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
IRS Avg AGI$161,387

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)82,150
County GDP$477,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants6,697
Healthcare8,565
Retail6,042
Manufacturing1,935

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,168
191% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time47.4 min
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Roesiger is $670,400, 138% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$670,400
138% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

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-Occupied92.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,168
191% above US avg
Effective Rate1.52%
In Lake Roesiger, 32.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 29.7% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.0%
0% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma12.5%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression29.7%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.9%
Premature Death5,529/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.9%
Healthcare Facilities8,565

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)146
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Lake Roesiger has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates47.9755°N, 121.9051°W
County FIPS53033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 51.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 22.5%
D 74.2%

Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.4%
26% above US avg
High School+82.4%
School Test Score5.36
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density253/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries78
Healthcare Facilities8,565
Restaurants6,697
Retail Stores6,042

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)146
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute47.4 min
Work from Home21.4%

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