Terrace Heights, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Terrace Heights is a small city in Washington with a population of 9,480. Residents earn $79,525 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
9,480 Population 901/sq mi density
$79,525 Median Income $42,238 per capita
$325,000 Home Value
$1,124 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,525 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,124/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,525
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $325,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,124
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Terrace Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,480
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,525
Per Capita$42,238
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$13,348M
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$325,000
Rent$1,124
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain8.4 in/yr
Elevation1,124 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Libraries17

Is Terrace Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Terrace Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Terrace Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Terrace Heights is $79,525, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Terrace Heights is $325,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,124 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Terrace Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Terrace Heights has a population of 9,480 with a density of 901 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.7%), with 3% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

9,480
Total Population
901
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
10.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Terrace Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.4%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.6%
76% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Terrace Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Terrace Heights is $79,525, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Terrace Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,525
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,238
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
IRS Avg AGI$62,706

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,385
County GDP$13,348M

Business (County)

Restaurants526
Healthcare599
Retail708
Manufacturing248

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,109
46% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Terrace Heights is $325,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,124 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$325,000
15% above US avg
Median List Price$452,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$452,750
$/Sq Ft$205
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,124
3% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,109
46% above US avg
Effective Rate1.57%
In Terrace Heights, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Terrace Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate68.6%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access77.1%
Healthcare Facilities599

Crime Rates: Terrace Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Terrace Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall8.4 inches
78% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates46.6001°N, 120.4360°W
County FIPS53077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.9%
D 41.6%

Winner: Republican by 14.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+88.3%
School Test Score5.36
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density901/sq mi
Total Area10.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities599
Restaurants526
Retail Stores708

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Work from Home7.7%

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