At a Glance
Median Income
$111,302
$41,443 per capita
Home Value
$448,800
Zillow: $427,612
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Swede Heaven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swede Heaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swede Heaven a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swede Heaven residents earn a median household income of $111,302 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,443. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,856 business establishments, including 368 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swede Heaven is $448,800 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,612. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
21.2% of adults in Swede Heaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swede Heaven has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population1,163
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,302
Per Capita$41,443
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$9,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A
Home Value$448,800
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$427,612
Housing Units532
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain83.1 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation416 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute44 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Swede Heaven was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 368 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.