At a Glance
Median Income
$85,762
$42,314 per capita
Home Value
$598,400
Zillow: $973,913
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
10.8% smoking rate
How Lake Stickney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Stickney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Stickney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Stickney residents earn a median household income of $85,762 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,314. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Stickney is $598,400 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $973,913. Median rent is $1,733/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
34.4% of adults in Lake Stickney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Stickney has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population15,514
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density7,796/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born30.3%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,762
Per Capita$42,314
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$598,400
Rent$1,733
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$973,913
Housing Units6,162
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation455 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Stickney was built in 2000.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
30.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.