At a Glance
Median Income
$147,813
$66,938 per capita
Home Value
$753,600
Zillow: $771,755
Median Rent
$2,702/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
8.4% smoking rate
How Meadowdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadowdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadowdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meadowdale residents earn a median household income of $147,813 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,938. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Meadowdale is $753,600 , 167% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $771,755. Median rent is $2,702/month, with 33.2% 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 1979.
Education
48.1% of adults in Meadowdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadowdale 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
Population2,948
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,755/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,813
Per Capita$66,938
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$753,600
Rent$2,702
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$771,755
Housing Units1,106
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation342 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Meadowdale was built in 1979.
28.0% 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.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
15.9% 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.