Lake Cavanaugh, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
305 332.4M (US)
Median Age
71.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
61.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$106,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
64 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$601,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$863 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Skagit County
3
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Skagit County
7
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 15 39
Feb 4 9 41
Mar 4 4 45
Apr 3 1 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 4 1 50
Nov 7 7 43
Dec 6 18 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 6%

Schools

Family Academy
8 miles, SW 1 star
Post Middle School
10 miles, SW 2.3 star
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
10 miles, SW 3.2 star
Eagle Creek Elementary
10 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Skagit Valley College
16 miles, NW 1.4 star
Everett Community College
23 miles, SW 1.4 star
Paroba College of Cosmetology
30 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Cascade Valley Hospital
10 miles, SW 2.3 star
Skagit Valley Hospital
16 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
41 miles, N 1.4 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
62 miles, SW 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
190 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
196 miles, S 1 star