Washington · Metropolitan Area
Larch Way is a small town in Washington with a population of 4,046. Residents earn $141,429 per year, which is 88% above the national average.
Based on current data, Larch Way 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. Larch Way stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Larch Way is $141,429, which is significantly higher than the national average — 88% above $75,149. This places Larch Way among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Larch Way is $796,100, making it a premium housing market at 182% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,275 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Larch Way experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. 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 28.
| English Only | 57.2% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.8% |
| 219% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $141,429 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,122 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.88% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 25.5% |
| Census Median | $796,100 |
| 182% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $884,950 |
| Median List Price | $884,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $446 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,275 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.88% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8429°N, 122.2527°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.3% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 25.5% |