Peaceful Valley, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,661 Population 1,060/sq mi density
$60,271 Median Income $23,470 per capita
$267,300 Home Value $357,000 Zillow
$1,358 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,271 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$267,300 home value, $1,358/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Peaceful Valley, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,271
20% below
$23,470 per capita
Home Value
$267,300
5% below
Zillow: $357,000
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
17% above
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Peaceful Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
95%
Rent
117%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peaceful Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peaceful Valley residents earn a median household income of $60,271 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,470. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peaceful Valley is $267,300 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,000. Median rent is $1,358/month, with 23.8% 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 1992.

Education

9.4% of adults in Peaceful Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peaceful Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,661
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,271
Per Capita$23,470
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A
Home Value$267,300
Rent$1,358
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$357,000
Housing Units1,157
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation506 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute59 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Peaceful Valley was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.