Sisco Heights, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,942 Population 213/sq mi density
$119,871 Median Income $51,248 per capita
$700,100 Home Value $625,314 Zillow
$1,669 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$119,871 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$700,100 home value, $1,669/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sisco Heights, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,871
60% above
$51,248 per capita
Home Value
$700,100
148% above
Zillow: $625,314
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
44% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Sisco Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
160%
Home Value
248%
Rent
144%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sisco Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sisco Heights residents earn a median household income of $119,871 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,248. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 Sisco Heights is $700,100 , 148% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $625,314. Median rent is $1,669/month, with 51.0% 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 1994.

Education

28.0% of adults in Sisco Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sisco Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,942
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$119,871
Per Capita$51,248
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

B
Home Value$700,100
Rent$1,669
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$625,314
Housing Units1,093
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation416 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Sisco Heights was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% 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.