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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Kayden N.

Raising a family in Vashon -thoughts?

So, Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know...

4 replies 1 upvotes living
Colton M.

Quick question about Vashon

Median household income is $115,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,444/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new development. Th...

2 replies 12 upvotes qa
Ethan L.

Just moved to Vashon, any tips?

You can expect to pay around $1,444 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Vashon sits at 90.8 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know...

3 replies 14 upvotes moving
Ellie J.

Working remotely from Vashon

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Has anyone dealt with this?

5 replies 1 upvotes jobs
Ellie J.

Top 5 things I love about Vashon

Random thought, Military spouse here. With a population of 10,424, Vashon is a small town. Household incomes average around $115,750 in Vashon. Crime rate is something to consider -Vashon sits at 90.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $...

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Kayden N.

Vashon job market vs Charlotte

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during...

5 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Kayden N.

Is Vashon a good place to live?

So, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. It's a a small town city with about 10,424 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag...

3 replies 0 upvotes living
Kayden N.

Honest thoughts on life in Vashon

OK so Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $115,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

1 replies 13 upvotes living
Sadie Garcia

Moving from Charlotte to Vashon next month

Hello, It's a a small town city with about 10,424 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies ...

15 replies 8 upvotes moving
Sadie Garcia

How are the schools in Vashon?

Hello, Been living here since 2023. You can expect to pay around $1,444 for rent here. Median household income is $115,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Vashon sits at 90.8 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system v...

8 replies 11 upvotes qa
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