At a Glance
Median Income
$115,750
$63,985 per capita
Home Value
$717,700
Zillow: $885,744
Median Rent
$1,444/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
7.7% smoking rate
How Vashon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vashon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vashon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vashon residents earn a median household income of $115,750 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,985. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vashon is $717,700 , 155% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $885,744. Median rent is $1,444/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
51.9% of adults in Vashon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vashon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population10,424
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$115,750
Per Capita$63,985
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$717,700
Rent$1,444
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$885,744
Housing Units5,599
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation193 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Vashon was built in 1975.
40.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.