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Cost of living in Vashon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vashon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vashon is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vashon is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Vashon is $918,950.
The median income in Vashon is $120,571.
Vashon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vashon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vashon | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 249 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Vashon, WA Weather
The average high in Vashon is 59.8° and the average low is 43.8°.
There are 90.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.7 inches of precipitation each year with 4.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Vashon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 90.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Vashon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vashon
The current population in Vashon is 9,934. The population has increased 0.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,934 | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 10,424 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 10,939 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 10,886 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 10,400 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 10,291 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 10,036 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 9,635 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 9,844 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 10,189 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 10,447 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 11,122 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 10,854 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 10,759 | 8.4% |
| 2010 | 9,927 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vashon
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Vashon is:
81.9% White with 8,138 White residents.
0.4% African American with 36 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 248 Asian residents.
1.0% Hawaiian with 98 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 32 Other residents.
7.5% Two Or More with 748 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 585 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Vashon
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Vashon is 50.9% female with 5,058 female residents.
Vashon is 49.1% male with 4,875 male residents.
| Gender | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vashon for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Vashon completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Vashon completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Vashon completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Vashon completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Vashon completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Vashon completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Vashon completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Vashon completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Vashon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vashon, Washington
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3.6% of households in Vashon earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Vashon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Vashon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in Vashon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Vashon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.5% of households in Vashon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.8% of households in Vashon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Vashon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.6% of households in Vashon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.0% of households in Vashon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.5% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.0% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
