Fairwood CDP (King County), WA
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Living in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington

Life in Fairwood CDP (King County) research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fairwood CDP (King County) over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Fairwood CDP (King County) based on the most recently available data.

17,856 Population
$780,490 Median home value
$122,134 Median income
$2,233 Median rent
5.3% Unemployment
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Fairwood Cdp (King County) SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 9.5/10
Affordability 5/10
Diversity 9.5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 9/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 3/10

Fairwood Cdp (King County), WA Weather

  • The average high in Fairwood CDP (King County) is 59.5° and the average low is 43.3°.

  • There are 93.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 44.4 inches of precipitation each year with 5.3 inches of snow.

StatFairwood CDP (King County)
Average Annual High59.5
Average Annual Low43.3
Annual Precipitation Days93.8
Average Annual Precipitation44.4
Average Annual Snowfall5.3
59.5°
Average High
93.8
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Fairwood CDP (King County) Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Fairwood CDP (King County)

The current population in Fairwood CDP (King County) is 17,856. The population has decreased 7.4% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 17,856 -3.2%
2023 18,437 -0.9%
2022 18,612 0.7%
2021 18,477 -4.8%
2020 19,400 -2.8%
2019 19,962 2.7%
2018 19,428 -0.5%
2017 19,531 -1.0%
2016 19,724 -1.5%
2015 20,032 4.9%
2014 19,088 -6.6%
2013 20,433 -1.0%
2012 20,647 1.1%
2011 20,430 6.0%
2010 19,282 -

Race / Ethnicity in Fairwood CDP (King County)

White 50.3% (8,973)
African American 5.0% (897)
American Indian 0.5% (91)
Asian 24.2% (4,324)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.3% (62)
Two Or More 9.4% (1,687)
Hispanic 10.2% (1,822)
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Fairwood CDP (King County) is:

  • 50.3% White with 8,973 White residents.

  • 5.0% African American with 897 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 91 American Indian residents.

  • 24.2% Asian with 4,324 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 62 Other residents.

  • 9.4% Two Or More with 1,687 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.2% Hispanic with 1,822 Hispanic residents.

Race Fairwood CDP (King County) WA USA
White 50.3% 63.1% 57.4%
African American 5.0% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.5% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 24.2% 9.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 9.4% 6.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 10.2% 14.4% 19.3%

Gender in Fairwood CDP (King County)

Female 50.1% (8,946)
Male 49.9% (8,910)
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  • Fairwood CDP (King County) is 50.1% female with 8,946 female residents.

  • Fairwood CDP (King County) is 49.9% male with 8,910 male residents.

Gender Fairwood CDP (King County) WA USA
Female 50.1% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 50.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fairwood CDP (King County) for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (357)
9-12th Grade 2.0% (357)
High School / GED 19.0% (3,392)
Some College 16.0% (2,856)
Associate's Degree 11.0% (1,964)
Bachelor's Degree 34.0% (6,071)
Master's Degree 13.0% (2,321)
Professional Degree 2.0% (357)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (178)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed associate's degree.

  • 34.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Fairwood CDP (King County) completed doctorate degree.

Education Fairwood CDP (King County) WA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 19.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 16.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 34.0% 24.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 13.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington

Less than $10,000 5.8% (104,230)
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% (12,641)
$15,000 to $24,999 3.0% (53,663)
$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% (62,693)
$35,000 to $49,999 3.9% (69,143)
$50,000 to $74,999 11.1% (197,368)
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% (197,110)
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% (351,650)
$150,000 to $199,999 15.9% (283,281)
$200,000 or more 25.4% (453,817)
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  • 5.8% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.7% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 25.4% of households in Fairwood CDP (King County) earn $200,000 or more.

Income Fairwood CDP (King County) WA USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 3.9% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% 2.5% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.0% 4.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.9% 8.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.1% 14.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.9% 11.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 25.4% 18.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)