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May Creek, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · King County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
801 Population 1,252/sq mi density
$75,380 Median Income $38,571 per capita
$285,500 Home Value $466,829 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
314 Violent Crime/100K 3,500 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,380 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$285,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

May Creek, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,380
0% below
$38,571 per capita
Home Value
$285,500
1% above
Zillow: $466,829
Violent Crime
314/100K
17% below
3,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
226 sunny days/yr

How May Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows May Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
101%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is May Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

May Creek residents earn a median household income of $75,380 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,571. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in May Creek is $285,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,829. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

May Creek reports 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,500/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in May Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

May Creek has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population801
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,380
Per Capita$38,571
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544

Housing

A+
Home Value$285,500
Rent
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$466,829
Housing Units364
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent314/100K
Property3,500/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,529/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation249 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute60 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries78

Did You Know?

The median home in May Creek was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.