Washington · Metropolitan Area
Vashon is a small city in Washington with a population of 10,424. Residents earn $115,750 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Vashon receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Vashon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Vashon is $115,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Vashon among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Vashon is $717,700, making it a premium housing market at 155% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Vashon is a highly educated community — 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Vashon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 6.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,750 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 40.1% |
| Census Median | $717,700 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $897,944 |
| Median List Price | $839,000 |
| Median List Price | $839,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $553 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,444 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.3% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 37.0 sq mi (95.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4112°N, 122.4551°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.9% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Total Area | 37.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 40.1% |