At a Glance
Median Income
$81,826
$48,590 per capita
Home Value
$548,800
Zillow: $534,493
Violent Crime
0/100K
867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
How South Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Creek residents earn a median household income of $81,826 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,590. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% 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 South Creek is $548,800 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,493. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
South Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 867/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in South Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,885
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,826
Per Capita$48,590
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
C+
Home Value$548,800
Rent
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$534,493
Housing Units1,054
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property867/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation479 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute54 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in South Creek was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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