Washington · Metropolitan Area
Salmon Creek is a small city in Washington with a population of 19,594. Residents earn $100,534 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Salmon Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Salmon Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Salmon Creek is $100,534, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Salmon Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Salmon Creek is $497,000, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,612 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Salmon Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 87.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,534 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,250 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,017 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,322 |
| County GDP | $33,425M |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Healthcare | 1,402 |
| Retail | 1,062 |
| Manufacturing | 427 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
| Census Median | $497,000 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $505,000 |
| Median List Price | $505,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $219 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 55 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,612 |
| 39% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.25% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,422/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.3 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7099°N, 122.6632°W |
| County FIPS | 53011 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,086/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Retail Stores | 1,062 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |