At a Glance
Median Income
$161,389
$97,956 per capita
Home Value
$798,600
Zillow: $810,287
Violent Crime
213/100K
6,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Raft Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raft Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raft Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raft Island residents earn a median household income of $161,389 , which is 115% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,956. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Raft Island is $798,600 , 183% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,287. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Raft Island reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,117/100K.
Education
63.0% of adults in Raft Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raft Island 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density1,296/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$161,389
Per Capita$97,956
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$798,600
Rent
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$810,287
Housing Units247
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property6,117/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation152 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+44.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute15 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Raft Island was built in 1971.
29.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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