Congressional District 8, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
773,534 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$122,907 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$650,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$864 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,676 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 6 38
Feb 4 4 40
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 3 1 49
May 2 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 7 3 43
Dec 6 7 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

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Schools

Skykomish Elementary School
16 miles, N • 2.8 star
Easton School
21 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Wenatchee Valley College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Central Washington University
47 miles, S • 2.8 star
Bellevue College
47 miles, NW • 2.3 star
DigiPen Institute of Technology
48 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Central Washington Hospital
39 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
108 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
130 miles, SE • 1 star
Portland International Airport
152 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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