Life in Fircrest research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fircrest over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fircrest:
The population in Fircrest is 7,082.
The median home value in Fircrest is $616,237.
The median income in Fircrest is $107,781.
The cost of living in Fircrest is 135 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Fircrest is $1,459.
The unemployment rate in Fircrest is 7.1%.
The poverty rate in Fircrest is 5.1%.
The average high in Fircrest is 59.9° and the average low is 42.5°.
Crime in Fircrest summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fircrest. Key points include:
There were 143 total crimes in Fircrest in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fircrest is 2,086.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fircrest is 364.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fircrest is 1,721.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fircrest is -1.56% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fircrest / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 143 | 2,086.1 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 364.7 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 14.6 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 335.5 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 118 | 1,721.4 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 306.3 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 74 | 1,079.5 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 335.5 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Fircrest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fircrest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fircrest is 135 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fircrest is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fircrest is $616,237.
The median income in Fircrest is $107,781.
| Living Expense | Fircrest | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 181 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Fircrest is 59.9° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 103.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.6 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fircrest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 103.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
The current population in Fircrest is 7,082. The population has increased 10.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,082 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 7,098 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,109 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 6,844 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 6,795 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 6,711 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,666 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 6,660 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,612 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,592 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,547 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,511 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 6,466 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 6,400 | - |
69.0% White with 4,885 White residents.
3.8% African American with 268 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
9.0% Asian with 634 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 7 Other residents.
12.6% Two Or More with 889 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 349 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fircrest | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.0% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.8% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.0% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 12.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Fircrest is 53.4% female with 3,783 female residents.
Fircrest is 46.6% male with 3,299 male residents.
| Gender | Fircrest | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Fircrest completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Fircrest completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Fircrest completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Fircrest completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Fircrest completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Fircrest completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Fircrest completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Fircrest completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fircrest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fircrest | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.2% of households in Fircrest earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Fircrest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Fircrest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Fircrest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Fircrest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.9% of households in Fircrest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.0% of households in Fircrest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Fircrest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
26.1% of households in Fircrest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.4% of households in Fircrest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fircrest | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.9% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.0% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 26.1% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.4% | 17.2% | 12.6% |