Shadow Lake, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,221 Population 428/sq mi density
$137,407 Median Income $61,100 per capita
$847,100 Home Value $670,976 Zillow
$1,443 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$137,407 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$847,100 home value, $1,443/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Shadow Lake, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,407
83% above
$61,100 per capita
Home Value
$847,100
200% above
Zillow: $670,976
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
24% above
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
9% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
22% below
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Shadow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
183%
Home Value
300%
Rent
124%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shadow Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shadow Lake residents earn a median household income of $137,407 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,100. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shadow Lake is $847,100 , 200% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,976. Median rent is $1,443/month, with 24.0% 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 1977.

Education

30.5% of adults in Shadow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shadow Lake has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,221
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density428/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,407
Per Capita$61,100
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

B
Home Value$847,100
Rent$1,443
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$670,976
Housing Units892
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation597 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute42 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Shadow Lake was built in 1977.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.