At a Glance
Median Income
$54,856
$36,505 per capita
Home Value
$198,300
Zillow: $309,909
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.1% smoking rate
How North Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Creek residents earn a median household income of $54,856 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,505. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,417 business establishments, including 392 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Creek is $198,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,909. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
18.4% of adults in North Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Creek has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population457
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,856
Per Capita$36,505
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,300
Rent
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$309,909
Housing Units313
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,391/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation1,144 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in North Creek was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Adirondack Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 392 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.