At a Glance
Median Income
$74,426
$32,431 per capita
Home Value
$333,000
Zillow: $422,409
Median Rent
$795/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
5,014/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Medical Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medical Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medical Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medical Lake residents earn a median household income of $74,426 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,431. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medical Lake is $333,000 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,409. Median rent is $795/month, with 19.7% 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.
Safety & Crime
Medical Lake reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,014/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Medical Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medical Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population4,927
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,462/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,426
Per Capita$32,431
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A
Home Value$333,000
Rent$795
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$422,409
Housing Units1,849
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property5,014/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,412 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Medical Lake was founded in 1890.
The median home in Medical Lake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.
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