Washington · Metropolitan Area
Ravensdale is a small town in Washington with a population of 308. Residents earn $144,615 per year, which is 92% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ravensdale receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Ravensdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ravensdale is $144,615, which is significantly higher than the national average — 92% above $75,149. This places Ravensdale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ravensdale is $1,284,100, making it a premium housing market at 356% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Ravensdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $144,615 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,116 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,544 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $161,387 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 82,150 |
| County GDP | $477,154M |
| Restaurants | 6,697 |
| Healthcare | 8,565 |
| Retail | 6,042 |
| Manufacturing | 1,935 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,168 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 42.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $1,284,100 |
| 356% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $873,216 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,168 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 22.7% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.2% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,529/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,565 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 146 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.7 inches |
| 57% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3619°N, 121.9804°W |
| County FIPS | 53033 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.3% |
| Public Libraries | 78 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,565 |
| Restaurants | 6,697 |
| Retail Stores | 6,042 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 146 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 42.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |