At a Glance
Median Income
$196,500
$125,129 per capita
Home Value
$1,741,100
Zillow: $2,357,862
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.5%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
6.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Woodway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodway residents earn a median household income of $196,500 , which is 161% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $125,129. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Woodway is $1,741,100 , 518% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,357,862. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Woodway reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,153/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.5% of adults in Woodway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(115% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodway has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,174
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density1,003/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$196,500
Per Capita$125,129
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
D
Home Value$1,741,100
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$2,357,862
Housing Units461
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,153/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary965/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation244 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+29.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodway was built in 1985.
37.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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