At a Glance
Median Income
$132,130
$52,621 per capita
Home Value
$725,400
Zillow: $973,913
Median Rent
$2,014/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
2,325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Martha Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martha Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martha Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martha Lake residents earn a median household income of $132,130 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,621. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Martha Lake is $725,400 , 157% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $973,913. Median rent is $2,014/month, with 27.4% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Martha Lake reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,325/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Martha Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martha Lake has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population22,740
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density4,998/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,130
Per Capita$52,621
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$725,400
Rent$2,014
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$973,913
Housing Units8,001
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property2,325/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation447 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Martha Lake was built in 1998.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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