Vashon, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Vashon, Washington Summary
Life in Vashon research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Vashon over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vashon:
The population in Vashon is 10,886.
The median home value in Vashon is $597,000.
The median income in Vashon is $94,123.
The cost of living in Vashon is 143 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Vashon is $1,499.
The unemployment rate in Vashon is 5.9%.
The poverty rate in Vashon is 9.0%.
Table Of Contents
Vashon SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
9.5
Commute
3
Vashon, WA Cost Of Living
143
Vashon's Overall Cost Of Living
Vashon's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Vashon | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 131 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 183 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 142 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 91 | 100 | |
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Map Of Vashon, WA
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Population over time in Vashon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,400 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 10,036 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 9,635 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 9,844 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 10,189 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 10,447 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 11,122 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 10,854 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 10,759 | 8.4% |
| 2012 | 9,927 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vashon
| Race | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Vashon
| Gender | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vashon for adults over 25
| Education | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vashon, Washington
| Income | Vashon | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.1% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
