At a Glance
Median Income
$66,940
$56,086 per capita
Home Value
$398,900
Zillow: $559,588
Violent Crime
314/100K
3,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Startup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Startup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Startup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Startup residents earn a median household income of $66,940 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,086. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Startup is $398,900 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,588. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Startup reports 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,500/100K.
Education
42.6% of adults in Startup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Startup has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population746
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,940
Per Capita$56,086
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
B
Home Value$398,900
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$559,588
Housing Units333
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent314/100K
Property3,500/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation142 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute43 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries78
Did You Know?
The median home in Startup was built in 1938.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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