Wilderness Rim, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,770 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$629,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,053 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,365 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 2 41
Feb 4 2 42
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 50
May 2 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 8 2 43
Dec 7 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 7%

Schools

Edwin R Opstad Elementary
2 miles, NE 4.1 star
Twin Falls Middle School
3 miles, E 4.6 star
North Bend Elementary School
3 miles, N 4.1 star

Colleges

Renton Technical College
19 miles, NW 1.9 star
Bellevue College
20 miles, NW 2.3 star
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
21 miles, NW 1.4 star
Green River College
21 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Swedish Issaquah
13 miles, NW 5 star
St Elizabeth Hospital
19 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
25 miles, NW 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
100 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
134 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
150 miles, SE 1 star